RIVER GAUGE · NECHES RIVER
Neches River near Neches
Cherokee County, Texas
Water level3.47 ft
Flow93 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11.5 ft1,120 cfs
Minor flood12 ft1,270 cfs
Moderate flood18 ft13,500 cfs
Major flood24 ft145,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Severe flooding with several some secondary roadways flooded. Preparations should be completed for a major flood.
- 18 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding of river bottoms with some camps and access roads flooded.
- 14 ft
Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river.
- 12 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have livestock and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground. Expect minor flooding of the boat ramp.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1884 | 25 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1908 | 24.3 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1945 | 22.07 ft | 45,500 cfs |
More on Neches River
UpstreamNeches River at Lake Palestine
DownstreamNeches River near Alto
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