River stage
Cuero, Guadalupe River
- River level
- 7.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.50 ft
- Recent high
- 12.70 ft
- Recent low
- 6.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CUET2
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Average
- 7.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 50.35 ft
In brief
The Guadalupe River at Cuero, TX read 7.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.81 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CUET2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.35 ft | 1998-10-20 |
| 2 | 44.36 ft | 2017-08-29 |
| 3 | 44.33 ft | 1936-07-02 |
| 4 | 43.00 ft | 1903-03-01 |
| 5 | 42.10 ft | 1913-10-04 |
| 6 | 41.83 ft | 1981-09-01 |
| 7 | 40.74 ft | 2004-11-24 |
| 8 | 40.01 ft | 1987-06-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Minor low lying flooding extends into the floodplain above and below Cuero. Steen Road (between FM 766 and US Hwy 183 near Hochheim) monitored for flooding.
- 27.00 ft
Flooding extends into floodplain above Cuero threatening livestock. US Hwy 183 North at Hochheim has water on or crossing the roadway. Highway likely closed.
- 29.00 ft
FM 766 (Hell's Gate Bridge) closed due to water across roadway between Ed Blackwell Lane and Hell's Gate Bridge.
- 31.00 ft
Water crosses State Hwy 72 on west side of the Guadalupe River west of Cuero. Roadway likely closed.
- 33.00 ft
Moderate flooding threatens homes in south portion of River Haven Subdivision below Cuero. Residents should consider evacuation. Any livestock remaining anywhere in the floodplain should be moved to higher ground immediately.
- 34.00 ft
Water is crossing FM 236 at Guadalupe River bridge and the road is closed. County roads in low-lying areas of the floodplain may be closed.
- 37.00 ft
Major Flooding. Many homes and structures in the low-lying areas along the Guadalupe River floodplain are threatened. Residents living in the floodplain should be prepared to evacuate. Additional county roads coursing through the floodplain are likely closed.
- 40.00 ft
Dangerous flooding impacts homes and structures along the Guadalupe River. Water crosses county roads near the Guadalupe River and in low-lying areas. Roadways closed. Residents should consider evacuation. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. Drainage ditches in Cuero are flooding. Residents south of Newman in Cuero should prepare to evacuate. Hwy 87 south of Cuero has limited access.
- 42.00 ft
Dangerous flooding in southern sections of Cuero from Gohlke Creek backing up into drainage ditches. Tulley road threatened. Residents should consider evacuation.
- 43.00 ft
Water entering South Esplanade between Hamilton and Heaton. Water begins to enter homes in low-lying areas in Cuero south of Newman street. Water approximately 3 feet deep over Anderson Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding at Cuero?
No. The Guadalupe River at Cuero is at 7.19 ft, 11.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cuero?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 37 ft.
What is the highest the Guadalupe River has been at Cuero?
The highest crest on record is 50.35 ft, on 1998-10-20.
Is the Guadalupe River high or low right now at Cuero?
At 7.19 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CUET2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08175800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.