Major Flood
27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
The Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and west of Crystal City. Farm to Market 190 is flooded over a mile near the Nueces River and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock should be moved from the flood plain. Upstream, Highway 85 becomes impassable as routed water spills into Soldier Slough and over the highway.
29 ft
Widespread major flooding threatens livestock over a large area of the flood plain. A mile of Farm to Market 190 near the river is flooded and flow is within a foot of the Farm to Market 190 bridge floor over the Nueces River. The Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and west of Carrizo Springs.
27 ft
Major widespread lowland flooding cuts off and potentially drowns livestock above Uvalde to below Tilden. Most secondary roads and low bridges near the river flood. Flow is within a foot of the bottom of the Farm to Market 190 bridge and the approaches are flooded.
26 ft
Widespread moderate lowland flooding threatens livestock and equipment in low areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and bridges flood and Farm to Market 190 is threatened.
24 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas.
22 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock and equipment should be moved from vulnerable areas.
20 ft
Flow reaches into low areas of the flood plain with no damage.
18 ft
Flow reaches into low sections of the flood plain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1935 | 33 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 1913 | 33 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 1959 | 30.88 ft | 28,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nueces River near Asherton?
The Nueces River near Asherton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08193000) 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 near Asherton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nueces River near Asherton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Nueces River near Asherton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dimmit County, Texas at coordinates 28.5000°N, 99.6817°W. USGS site number: 08193000. 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.