Major Flood
20 ft
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 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 ft
Fishing cabins near the river face flooding.
20 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 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 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated.
16 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.
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 | 28.2 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1945 | 26.82 ft | 42,800 cfs |
| May 6, 1944 | 24.46 ft | 31,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neches River near Alto?
The Neches River near Alto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08032500) 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 near Alto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neches River near Alto is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neches River rises?
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Where is the Neches River near Alto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Texas at coordinates 31.5792°N, 95.1655°W. USGS site number: 08032500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.