Major Flood
17 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Residents of many low lying homes in Crystal City flood in less than a day from a crest in Uvalde. Roads and bridges are damaged above Barksdale to below Carrizo Springs. Flow ranges from one half mile to four miles wide in the flood plain, trapping livestock and destroying equipment in the flood plain.
23 ft
Disastrous widespread lowland flooding reaches several homes in Crystal City. Roads, fencing, and any improvements in the flood plain are damaged. Flow is generally 1/2 mile wide in the flood plain and livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas.
21 ft
Lowest homes downstream in the east edge of Crystal City flood. Numerous secondary roads and low bridges are extremely dangerous to motorists above Barksdale to below Carrizo Springs. Livestock are cut off and equipment destroyed in the flood plain from the headwaters to below Tilden with massive damage to fencing and secondary roads.
17 ft
Major flooding extends well into the flood plain. Livestock in the flood plain should be moved to higher ground immediately. Highways 57, 65, 85, 190, and Farm to Market 1025 are flooded and closed. Fencing and roads are damaged.
15 ft
Moderate flooding with livestock cut off and equipment destroyed in lowest areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and low bridges are dangerous to auto traffic above Barksdale to below Carrizo Springs.
11 ft
Minor lowland flooding nine miles southwest of Uvalde closes the Farm to Market 481 bridge floor. Livestock in the flood plain should be moved to higher ground.
10 ft
Overbank flow nine miles southwest of Uvalde reaches the Farm to market 481 bridge floor and approaches.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1996 | 24.88 ft | 201,000 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1932 | 23.3 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1939 | 19.3 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nueces River below Uvalde?
The Nueces River below Uvalde gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08192000) 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 below Uvalde?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nueces River below Uvalde is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Nueces River below Uvalde gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uvalde County, Texas at coordinates 29.1236°N, 99.8944°W. USGS site number: 08192000. 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.