Guadalupe River near Cuero
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in De Witt County, Texas on the Guadalupe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08175800, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
37 ft
Moderate Flood
33 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
53.4 ft
Equivalent to the 50.3 feet record flood level set October 20, 1998 at the State Highway 183 bridge. Massive flooding observed across the floodplain. Catastrophic flooding within Cuero city limits. In many locations the river is two miles wide or wider. State highways closed due to flooding. Many evacuations would likely be necessary. Note: The river gauge was moved due to safety issues for USGS personnel conducting maintenance work on the State Highway 183 bridge.
50 ft
Dangerous and life threatening river flooding continues to impact numerous residential areas along the Guadalupe River upstream and downstream from Cuero. Water approaches Hwy 87 north 1.2 miles northwest of the Hwy 183/87 bridge. This height is within 4 feet of the record crest set in 1998.
44.36 ft
Recorded crest at the Hwy 72 bridge, August 29, 2017 from Hurricane Harvey. Dangerous flooding is taking place along the Guadalupe River channel. Streets near Drainage District ditches are flooded. South Esplanade at the intersection of West Heaton is closed with water 8 to 10 inches over the centerline.
43 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.
42 ft
Dangerous flooding in southern sections of Cuero from Gohlke Creek backing up into drainage ditches. Tulley road threatened. Residents should consider evacuation.
40 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.
37 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.
34 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.
33 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.
31 ft
Water crosses State Hwy 72 on west side of the Guadalupe River west of Cuero. Roadway likely closed.
29 ft
FM 766 (Hell's Gate Bridge) closed due to water across roadway between Ed Blackwell Lane and Hell's Gate Bridge.
27 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.
24 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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 1998 | 50.35 ft | 473,000 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 50.35 ft | 473,000 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 44.36 ft | 178,000 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 44.36 ft | 178,000 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1936 | 44.33 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CUET2
River
Guadalupe River
County
De Witt, TX
Coordinates
29.0903°N, 97.3294°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River near Cuero?
The Guadalupe River near Cuero gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08175800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Guadalupe River near Cuero?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guadalupe River near Cuero is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
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Where is the Guadalupe River near Cuero gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Witt County, Texas at coordinates 29.0903°N, 97.3294°W. USGS site number: 08175800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.