Neches River near Town Bluff
Tyler County, Texas
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What floods at each level
- 86.81 ft
The river is at flood of record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
- 81.5 ft
Major flooding occurring with water reaching the instrument shelf.
- 78.7 ft
Moderate flooding will occur with flood waters reaching the floor of the instrument shelter.
- 76 ft
Some of the lowest homes in Sheffield's ferry become threatened.
- 75 ft
Considerable flooding of several county and private roads below the dam.
- 73 ft
Flooding expected in the Mont Neches, Barlow Lake and Sheffields Ferry communities.
- 70 ft
Flooding can be expected around Barlow Lake and Brushy Lake with some roads being cutoff and some of the lowest properties near the river begin to flood.
- 65 ft
Areas around Barlow Lake and Brushy Lake begin to flood.
- 64 ft
Minor flooding will occur.
- 62 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1884 | 86.8 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| May 5, 1944 | 84.98 ft | — |
| May 20, 1953 | 82.85 ft | 90,900 cfs |
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