River stage
Diboll, Neches River
- River level
- 2.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.26 ft
- Recent high
- 11.98 ft
- Recent low
- 1.53 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DIBT2
- 30-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Average
- 3.32 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.00 ft
In brief
The Neches River at Diboll, TX read 2.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.26 ft below action stage. That is 0.09 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DIBT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.00 ft | 1884-05-07 |
| 2 | 19.90 ft | 1900-06-01 |
| 3 | 18.80 ft | 1929-05-27 |
| 4 | 18.70 ft | 1944-05-04 |
| 5 | 18.16 ft | 1994-10-17 |
| 6 | 17.95 ft | 1945-04-08 |
| 7 | 17.80 ft | 1935-05-21 |
| 8 | 16.90 ft | 1922-04-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Expect flooded boat ramps and trails.
- 14.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps, paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- 16.00 ft
Expect numerous flooded paths and secondary roadways next to the river. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- 16.00 ft
Lowland flooding will slowly decrease for the next several days.
- 17.00 ft
Lowland flooding will continue for several days. Ranchers should evacuate livestock and equipment near the river to higher ground.
- 20.00 ft
Severe lowland flooding occurs. Some secondary roadways adjacent to the river are closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neches River flooding at Diboll?
No. The Neches River at Diboll is at 2.24 ft, 9.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Diboll?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11.5 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Neches River has been at Diboll?
The highest crest on record is 21.0 ft, on 1884-05-07.
Is the Neches River high or low right now at Diboll?
At 2.24 ft it is higher than 47% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DIBT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08033000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.