Neches River near Alto
Critical Stages
15.5' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:15 PM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.01 ft
Flow: 0.558 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 5:00 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 4:45 PM 12/6 | 7.02 | 0.56 |
| 4:30 PM 12/6 | 7.02 | 0.56 |
| 4:15 PM 12/6 | 6.99 | 0.556 |
| 4:00 PM 12/6 | 7 | 0.557 |
| 3:45 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 3:30 PM 12/6 | 7.02 | 0.56 |
| 3:15 PM 12/6 | 7 | 0.557 |
| 3:00 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 2:45 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 2:30 PM 12/6 | 7 | 0.557 |
| 2:15 PM 12/6 | 7.01 | 0.558 |
| 2:00 PM 12/6 | 7.03 | 0.561 |
| 1:45 PM 12/6 | 7.04 | 0.562 |
| 1:30 PM 12/6 | 7.05 | 0.563 |
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 7.04 | 0.562 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 7.06 | 0.565 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 7.06 | 0.565 |
| 12:30 PM 12/6 | 7.07 | 0.566 |
| 12:15 PM 12/6 | 7.08 | 0.567 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 7.08 | 0.567 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 7.08 | 0.567 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 7.09 | 0.569 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 7.09 | 0.569 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 7.09 | 0.569 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 7.07 | 0.566 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 7.08 | 0.567 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 7.1 | 0.57 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 7.09 | 0.569 |
23' -
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' -
Fishing cabins near the river face flooding.
20' -
Lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain will continue for the next several days. As the river falls slowly, flooding will gradually decrease.
19' -
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' -
Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated.
16' -
Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 1, 1884 | 28.2 |
| Apr 4, 1945 | 26.82 |
| May 7, 1944 | 24.46 |
| May 1, 1935 | 24.2 |
| Apr 30, 1966 | 23.44 |
| May 1, 1957 | 22.92 |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 22.6 |
| May 17, 1953 | 22.54 |
| Nov 25, 1940 | 22.4 |
| May 6, 1958 | 22.09 |
| May 20, 2019 | 22.03 |
| May 17, 1968 | 21.88 |
| Mar 15, 1922 | 21.1 |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 21.1 |
| Dec 15, 1960 | 20.71 |
| Jan 3, 2016 | 20.3 |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 20.3 |
| Feb 19, 1950 | 19.72 |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 19.5 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 19.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
