Angelina River near Alto

1. 33.00 ftHomes and barns near the river are in danger of flooding. All flood preparation efforts should be rushed to completion.
2. 32.00 ftExtensive and severe flooding of timber in the river bottoms can be expected. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground.
3. 31.00 ftExpect moderate to severe flooding of the river bottom. In addition, expect boat ramps to flood.
4. 30.50 ftLowland flooding will continue to slowly diminish.
5. 29.00 ftExpect lowland flooding of the river bottom. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment near the river should move them to higher ground.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• May 3, 2016: 30.80 ft
• March 13, 2016: 31.04 ft
• January 1, 2016: 29.00 ft
• March 13, 2015: 29.70 ft
• July 9, 2007: 31.55 ft
• March 5, 2001: 29.50 ft
• February 1, 1999: 30.53 ft
• March 2, 1997: 28.38 ft
• December 19, 1994: 29.18 ft
• February 26, 1994: 28.50 ft

• UpstreamMud Creek at Jacksonville
• DownstreamAngelina River at Lufkin
• Neches River at Alto
• East Fork Angelina River at Cushing
• Stryker Creek at Stryker Creek Lake
• La Nana Creek
• Neches River at Neches
• Hurricane Bayou

Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.