...RED FLAG WARNING AREA WIDE... .Windy and dry conditions behind a cold front may produce red flag conditons across much of the area Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lafayette, Fire Weather Zone 045 Upper St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 055 Lower St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 152 Upper Vermilion, Fire Weather Zone 153 Upper Iberia, Fire Weather Zone 154 Upper St. Mary, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 252 Lower Vermilion, Fire Weather Zone 253 Lower Iberia, Fire Weather Zone 254 Lower St. Mary, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 55. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 1,000 and 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best time to visit being after rainfall or during the spring season. The river is rated as a Class II-III, making it suitable for intermediate-level paddlers. The segment mileage for this river run is approximately 8 miles, stretching from the Hwy 96 Bridge to the Neches River Saltwater Barrier.
The Whitewater River Run features several rapids and obstacles, including the "Big Nasty" rapid, which is a Class III rapid with a large rock in the middle of the channel that creates a challenging drop. Other notable rapids include "S-Turn Rapid" and "Lower Falls Rapid." Paddlers should be aware of low-hanging branches and debris in the river, particularly after heavy rainfall.
Specific regulations for this area include a requirement for personal flotation devices for all paddlers, as well as a ban on alcohol consumption while on the river. Paddlers are also required to obtain a permit from the Angelina-Neches-Dam B Association before embarking on the river run. Overall, the Whitewater River Run offers a thrilling adventure for intermediate-level paddlers seeking a challenging and scenic river run in Texas.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-03-15 |
| River Levels | 2990 cfs (7.17 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 18% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 55.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08041000 |
Neches Rv At Evadale
|
2050cfs |
Village Ck Nr Kountze
|
463cfs |
Pine Island Bayou Abv Bi Pump Plant
|
600cfs |
Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont
|
4920cfs |
Cow Bayou Nr Mauriceville
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff
|
3000cfs |