Nueces River near Mathis, TX
Is Nueces River near Mathis, TX flooding right now?
Nueces River near Mathis, TX measured 4.86 ft on 2026-09-23 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.86 ft
Streamflow
396 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.7 ft on Sun, Sep 24, 1967.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.7 ft | 1967-09-24 |
| 41 ft | 1919-09-20 |
| 39.03 ft | 2002-09-16 |
| 38.38 ft | 1942-07-12 |
| 38.12 ft | 2002-07-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces River at Bluntzer, TX | 8.6 mi | Nueces County |
| Lagarto Creek near George West, TX | 14.5 mi | Live Oak County |
| Nueces River near Odem, TX | 17.2 mi | Nueces County |
| Nueces River at Calallen, TX | 17.9 mi | Nueces County |
| Chiltipin Creek at US 77 near Sinton, TX | 20.4 mi | San Patricio 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.