Major Flood
19 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
The Highway 16 bridge floor floods.
28 ft
The flow is to the top of the recorder shelf.
20 ft
Major flooding below Cotulla to below Tilden occurs, and cuts off extensive portions of the flood plain, requiring wholesale evacuation of livestock from the area. Roads and bridges near the river flood severely. Hunting cabins, pump jacks, tank batteries, irrigation pumps and any equipment in low areas near the river flood.
19 ft
Major lowland flooding of livestock, roads, irrigation pumps and tank batteries. Fencing is damaged as well as hunting cabins.
18 ft
The flooding of livestock, roads, irrigation pumps and tank batteries occurs. Fences and hunting cabins are damaged.
16 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. Hunting cabins, oil field tanks and pumps are affected, and livestock become isolated.
15 ft
Much of the flood plain below cotulla to below tilden is cut off, as sloughs and peripheral channels fill. Hunting cabins, oil field pump jacks and tank batteries flood well away from the channel. Livestock are cut off and can drown.
14 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs, and causes sloughs and peripheral channels near the main stream to cut off areas of the flood plain, isolating livestock and damaging equipment in low areas. Oil field tank batteries and pump jacks flood.
11 ft
The main channel overflows its banks into peripheral channels, isolating areas of the flood plain.
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, 1967 | 26.57 ft | 76,500 cfs |
| May 31, 1935 | 23.7 ft | — |
| Oct 17, 2013 | 23.5 ft | 36,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nueces River near Tilden?
The Nueces River near Tilden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08194500) 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 Tilden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nueces River near Tilden is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nueces River rises?
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Where is the Nueces River near Tilden gauge located?
The gauge is located in McMullen County, Texas at coordinates 28.3086°N, 98.5569°W. USGS site number: 08194500. 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.