Rivers in Texas
Neches River at Beaumont
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 13.00 ftRiver is near flood of record which occurred october 1994. Widespread major flooding is occurring. Numerous homes in Northeast Beaumont and Rose City are flooded.
- 11.50 ftMajor flooding is occurring. River levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison in 1989. Several streets in Northeast Beaumont are flooded and impassable and water is in homes near the river. Neighborhoods on the north side of Interstate 10 in Rose City are flooded with water in approximately 4 homes.
- 11.00 ftMajor flooding occurs at Colliers Ferry Park and around the Beaumont Country Club. Residential roads off of Pine Street are impassable and water up to homes. Several streets in Northeast Beaumont also become flooded.
- 10.00 ftMajor flooding around the Beaumont Country Club, Colliers Ferry Park and Pine Street can be expected.
- 7.50 ftModerate flooding is occurring. River levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001. Flooding of Colliers Ferry Park and secondary roads near the river can be expected.
- 7.00 ftModerate flooding is occurring. Colliers Ferry Park is under water, and flooding of secondary roads near the river can be expected.
- 4.00 ftMinor flooding of Beaumont Country Club and Colliers Ferry Park can be expected. Also flooding in Northwest Orange County south of River Oaks to Bunns Bluff can be expected. Water may go over Four Oaks Ranch Road in Northwest Orange County.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 25% |
| Moderate flooding | 13% |
| Major flooding | 6% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
45 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 2017 | 19.59 ft |
| 2 | October 22, 1994 | 13.00 ft |
| 3 | October 22, 2006 | 12.00 ft |
| 4 | July 3, 1989 | 11.60 ft |
| 5 | September 13, 2008 | 11.20 ft |
| 6 | May 12, 1969 | 9.90 ft |
| 7 | June 4, 2016 | 8.50 ft |
| 8 | March 10, 1992 | 8.50 ft |
| 9 | November 10, 2002 | 8.00 ft |
| 10 | June 13, 2001 | 7.60 ft |
| 11 | March 13, 2016 | 7.50 ft |
| 12 | January 13, 1998 | 7.20 ft |
| 13 | February 1, 1995 | 7.10 ft |
| 14 | December 18, 2001 | 6.80 ft |
| 15 | June 28, 1989 | 6.80 ft |
| 16 | February 10, 1992 | 6.40 ft |
| 17 | January 5, 2007 | 6.40 ft |
| 18 | April 9, 1999 | 6.35 ft |
| 19 | November 5, 2015 | 6.20 ft |
| 20 | January 26, 1998 | 5.90 ft |
| 21 | April 11, 1995 | 5.90 ft |
| 22 | June 1, 2015 | 5.80 ft |
| 23 | May 23, 1989 | 5.70 ft |
| 24 | November 20, 1998 | 5.70 ft |
| 25 | January 22, 1992 | 5.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 1, 2017: 19.59 ft
- June 4, 2016: 8.50 ft
- March 13, 2016: 7.50 ft
- January 20, 2016: 4.00 ft
- November 5, 2015: 6.20 ft
- June 1, 2015: 5.80 ft
- April 19, 2015: 4.00 ft
- November 7, 2013: 4.30 ft
- November 6, 2013: 4.40 ft
- March 21, 2012: 4.00 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.