Neches River near Alto water level

Name: Neches River near Alto water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Neches River, Texas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM CDT (49 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Neches River near Alto is at 3.44 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.56 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.39 ft and 3.50 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.60 ftMarch 15, 2016

Floating and fishing near Neches River near Alto

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 12.56 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: Severe flooding of several barns, farm buildings and recreational areas will continue for the next several days. In addition, state highway 21 will be closed by high water.
21.00 ft: Fishing cabins near the river face flooding.
20.00 ft: Lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain will continue for the next several days. As the river falls slowly, flooding will gradually decrease.
19.00 ft: Preparations should be completed for a moderate flood. Barns and farm buildings near the river will be threatened by high water. In addition, ranchers should have completed moving cattle and equipment to higher ground.
18.00 ft: Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated.
16.00 ft: Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground.
3.44 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 21 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.60 ft	March 15, 2016
2	22.54 ft	May 17, 1953
3	22.40 ft	November 25, 1940
4	22.09 ft	May 6, 1958
5	22.03 ft	May 20, 2019
6	21.88 ft	May 17, 1968
7	21.10 ft	March 15, 1922
8	21.10 ft	July 15, 2007
9	20.71 ft	December 15, 1960
10	20.30 ft	June 1, 2021

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Neches River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neches River near NechesRiver gauge, Neches River	3.46 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	27 mi
Neches River at SH 294 near AltoRiver gauge, Neches River	202.14 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	8 mi
Neches River at SH 7 near PollokRiver gauge, Neches River	172.76 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	17 mi
Neches River near DibollRiver gauge, Neches River	1.77 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	37 mi
Neches River near RocklandRiver gauge, Neches River	3.10 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	59 mi
Neches River near Town BluffRiver gauge, Neches River	48.35 ft	Low	±0	81 mi
Neches River at EvadaleRiver gauge, Neches River	5.32 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	106 mi
Neches River at BeaumontRiver gauge, Neches River	1.16 ft	No reference yet	+0.08 ft	121 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Angelina River near AltoRiver gauge, Angelina River	9.84 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Lake Nacogdoches near NacogdochesLake, Lake Nacogdoches	275.81 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	20 mi
Hurricane Bayou at US-287 near CrockettRiver gauge, Hurricane Bayou	255.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Lake Jacksonville near JacksonvilleLake, Lake Jacksonville	421.08 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	27 mi
Lake Striker near ReklawLake, Lake Striker	290.57 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	27 mi
Angelina River at Hwy 59 near LufkinRiver gauge, Angelina River	154.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	27 mi
Mud Creek near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Mud Creek	1.21 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	27 mi
E Fk Angelina River near CushingRiver gauge, E Fk Angelina River	6.58 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Neches River near Alto?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.56 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Neches River near Alto today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM CDT, the water level was 3.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Neches River near Alto rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neches River near Alto normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Neches River near Alto?

The highest level on record is 22.60 ft on March 15, 2016.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08032500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.57946, -95.16600 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.44 ft	2026-10-19 05:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neches River near Alto (usgs:08032500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/neches-river-near-alto

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