Nueces River at Bluntzer, TX
Is Nueces River at Bluntzer, TX flooding right now?
Nueces River at Bluntzer, TX measured 10.33 ft on 2026-09-23 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.33 ft
Streamflow
350 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.22 ft on Mon, Sep 16, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.22 ft | 2002-09-16 |
| 31.78 ft | 2002-07-17 |
| 30.8 ft | 2007-07-14 |
| 30.06 ft | 2015-05-22 |
| 29.73 ft | 2007-08-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces River near Mathis, TX | 8.6 mi | San Patricio County |
| Nueces River near Odem, TX | 9.4 mi | Nueces County |
| Nueces River at Calallen, TX | 9.9 mi | Nueces County |
| Chiltipin Creek at US 77 near Sinton, TX | 17.0 mi | San Patricio County |
| Petronila Creek at FM 665 near Driscoll, TX | 19.3 mi | Nueces County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.