River stage
Nueces River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 13 of 13
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 13 of 13 gauges on the Nueces River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Nueces River levels, gauge by gauge
The Nueces River is measured at 13 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Asherton | 3.66 ft | normal, rising |
| Barksdale | 13.32 ft | no flood stage set |
| Bluntzer | 7.74 ft | normal, falling |
| Montell | 1.47 ft | no flood stage set |
| Calallen | 4.44 ft | normal, falling |
| Cotulla | 5.88 ft | normal, rising |
| Crystal City | 8.72 ft | no flood stage set |
| Laguna | 2.02 ft | normal, falling |
| Lake Corpus Christi | 91.58 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mathis | 0.94 ft | normal, falling |
| Three Rivers | 1.11 ft | normal, steady |
| Tilden | 2.45 ft | normal, steady |
| Uvalde | 1.47 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Nueces River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Asherton, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Frio River 5 gauges
- Medina River 8 gauges
- Sabinal River 4 gauges
- Cibolo Creek 6 gauges
- Guadalupe River (TX) 22 gauges
- Comal River 1 gauge
- San Marcos River 3 gauges
- Blanco River 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nueces River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 13 reporting gauges on the Nueces River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Nueces River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Asherton is at 3.66 ft; Bluntzer is at 7.74 ft; Calallen is at 4.44 ft; Cotulla is at 5.88 ft.
Where is the Nueces River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 13 gauges on the Nueces River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.