Summary
Total streamflow across the
Neches River
was last observed at
8,370
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
16,602
acre-ft of water today; about 129%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
6,466 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 Nr Town Bluff
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,980 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Neches River, with a gauge stage of
51.04 ft at this location.
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.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 16,602 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
8,370.0 cfs
-356.0 cfs (-4.08%) |
| Percent of Normal | 129.46% |
| 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 |
271 cfs | 5.83 ft | -25.34 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
USGS 08033000 |
919 cfs | 6.27 ft | -5.55 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
USGS 08033500 |
1080 cfs | 5.44 ft | 4.85 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
USGS 08040600 |
2980 cfs | 51.04 ft | 27.35 | |||||
|
Neches Rv At Evadale
USGS 08041000 |
2000 cfs | 6.77 ft | 21.95 | |||||
|
Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont
USGS 08041780 |
1120 cfs | 2.32 ft | -52.94 |
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.