Freeze Watch
2026-05-07T08:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

NECHES RIVER

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Total streamflow across the Neches River was last observed at 21,710 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 43,061 acre-ft of water today; about 56% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 38,580 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 104,903 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont reporting a streamflow rate of 10,500 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff with a gauge stage of 50.94 ft. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Neches River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 283 ft, the Neches Rv Nr Neches.

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 6 streamgages of the Neches River


15-Day Long Term Forecast


River Details

Last Updated 2026-05-04
Discharge Volume 43,061 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 21,710.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -760.0 cfs (-3.38%)
Percent of Normal 56.27%
Maximum 104,903.0 cfs
2024-01-30
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Neches Rv Nr Neches
USGS 08032000
402 cfs 6.73 ft -16.6
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
USGS 08033000
888 cfs 6.12 ft 17.15
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
USGS 08033500
1140 cfs 5.54 ft -10.24
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
USGS 08040600
3050 cfs 50.94 ft -47.77
Neches Rv At Evadale
USGS 08041000
5730 cfs 10.32 ft 13.92
Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont
USGS 08041780
10500 cfs 1.3 ft 15.51
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

It has played a significant role in Texas history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans, European settlers, and early American explorers. The Neches has a diverse hydrology, with significant wetlands and swamps along its banks. There are several reservoirs along the river, including Lake Palestine and Lake Striker, which provide drinking water and flood control for nearby communities. The river also supports agricultural activities, including rice farming and timber production. Additionally, the Neches is a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and crappie.