Major Flood
82.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
72 ft
Minor Flood
68 ft
Action Stage
64 ft
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.
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 | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neches River near Town Bluff?
The Neches River near Town Bluff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08040600) 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 Town Bluff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neches River near Town Bluff is 68 feet. Action stage begins at 64 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 72 feet, and major flooding at 82.5 feet.
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Where is the Neches River near Town Bluff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tyler County, Texas at coordinates 30.7908°N, 94.1508°W. USGS site number: 08040600. 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.