Nueces River at Laguna
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Uvalde County, Texas on the Nueces River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08190000, 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
21 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Life threatening flow is well into recreation camping areas along the Nueces River in northern Uvalde County. Flow escapes the mainstem two miles above the gauge, flows over right flood plain across Highway 55, then re-enters the mainstem below Laguna. Livestock are cut off and possibly drowned. Extremely dangerous low bridges at Highway 55 and Farm to Market 337 near Barksdale and Camp Wood have caused several traffic drownings.
21 ft
Major flooding reaches recreation camps between Camp Wood and Uvalde. Secondary and primary roads and bridges and can be life threatening. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood plain from the headwaters to Crystal City.
17 ft
Moderate lowland flooding makes low bridges very dangerous to motorists along Highway 55 at Hackberry Creek. The Nueces River at Barksdale, and numerous crossings and low bridges in the headwaters and Camp Wood Creek. Campers downstream should move themselves, vehicles, and equipment from the banks of the river.
14 ft
Moderate flooding with flow exceeding the banks of recreation camps in northern Uvalde County endangering sleeping campers and washing autos and gear downstream. Highway 55 crosses Hackberry Creek above Barksdale and the Nueces River at Barksdale. Farm to Market 337 crosses Camp Wood Creek east of Camp Wood in three places. All these crossings have had vehicular related drownings.
10 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches low water crossings on Highway 55 above Barksdale on Hackberry Creek. The Nueces River crossing at Barksdale is very dangerous. East of Camp Wood Farm to Market 337 crosses Camp Wood Creek in three places. Vehicular related drownings have occurred at all these sites.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 1955 | 29.95 ft | 307,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1955 | 29.95 ft | 307,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1913 | 29 ft | 210,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1913 | 29 ft | 210,000 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1923 | 26.5 ft | 160,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nueces River at Laguna?
The Nueces River at Laguna gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08190000) 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 Nueces River at Laguna?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nueces River at Laguna is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Nueces River at Laguna gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uvalde County, Texas at coordinates 29.4283°N, 99.9969°W. USGS site number: 08190000. 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
- 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.