2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Neches River
was last observed at
5,283
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,479
acre-ft of water today; about 12%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
42,538 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 1,420 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
with a gauge stage of 47.06 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Discharge Volume | 10,479 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
5,283.0 cfs
-208.0 cfs (-3.79%) |
| Percent of Normal | 12.42% |
| 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 |
268 cfs | 5.44 ft | -5.96 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
USGS 08033000 |
572 cfs | 4.58 ft | -11.18 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
USGS 08033500 |
728 cfs | 4.76 ft | -5.7 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
USGS 08040600 |
905 cfs | 47.06 ft | -29.84 | |||||
|
Neches Rv At Evadale
USGS 08041000 |
1390 cfs | 5.24 ft | -7.95 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont
USGS 08041780 |
1420 cfs | 2.29 ft | 43.43 |
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.