Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Water reaches the bridge floor.
29.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the instrument shelf.
29 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge over the river.
26.2 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Water reaches the floor of the shelter house.
24 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs.
21 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. Water across some roads near the river.
19 ft
Minor lowland flooding. Water enters buildings adjacent to gauge.
17 ft
Minor flooding expected with the boat ramps at Evadale possibly becoming inaccessible. Flooding can be expected in the low-lying areas of the Lakeview community in Orange County.
16 ft
Roads in Northwest Orange County are flooded to the point vehicle traffic is impossible along Connolly road as lower spots of Lake View road near the river.
15 ft
Conolly road in Northwest Orange County floods.
13 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1884 | 26.2 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 25.11 ft | 82,519 cfs |
| Aug 7, 1915 | 24.5 ft | 102,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neches River at Evadale?
The Neches River at Evadale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08041000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Neches River at Evadale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neches River at Evadale is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neches River rises?
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Where is the Neches River at Evadale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Texas at coordinates 30.3556°N, 94.0931°W. USGS site number: 08041000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.