Nueces River at Cotulla, TX
Is Nueces River at Cotulla, TX flooding right now?
Nueces River at Cotulla, TX measured 5.40 ft on 2026-10-23 08:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.40 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.4 ft on Tue, Jun 18, 1935.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.4 ft | 1935-06-18 |
| 29.7 ft | 1999-06-19 |
| 23.2 ft | 1981-06-16 |
| 22.81 ft | 2013-10-17 |
| 21.6 ft | 2002-07-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Frio River near Derby, TX | 22.2 mi | Frio County |
| Nueces River near Asherton, TX | 27.3 mi | Dimmit County |
| San Casimiro Creek near Freer, TX | 35.9 mi | Webb County |
| Frio River at Tilden, TX | 42.1 mi | McMullen County |
| Nueces River near Tilden, TX | 42.2 mi | McMullen 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.