River Conditions
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River stage

Downtown Beaumont, Neches River

River level
1.56 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Flood stage
4.00 ft
Record crest
17.00 ft
Moderate flood
6.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JYBT2

Record crest
17.00 ft
Flood stage
4.00 ft
Moderate flood
6.00 ft
Major flood
10.00 ft
Crest date
2017-09-02

In brief

The Neches River at Downtown Beaumont, TX read 1.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.44 ft below minor flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge JYBT2

Stage threshold profile

Minor flooding 4.00 ftModerate flooding 6.00 ftMajor flooding 10.00 ft CURRENT 1.56 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 17.00 ft 2017-09-02

Frequently asked questions

Is the Neches River flooding at Downtown Beaumont?

No. The Neches River at Downtown Beaumont is at 1.56 ft, 2.44 ft below minor flood stage.

What is the flood stage at Downtown Beaumont?

The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 4 ft, moderate flooding 6 ft and major flooding 10 ft.

What is the highest the Neches River has been at Downtown Beaumont?

The highest crest on record is 17.0 ft, on 2017-09-02.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JYBT2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.