Nueces River near Three Rivers, TX
Is Nueces River near Three Rivers, TX flooding right now?
Nueces River near Three Rivers, TX measured 1.46 ft on 2026-09-23 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.5 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.46 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 49.21 ft on Sat, Sep 23, 1967.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 25.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 33.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 49.21 ft | 1967-09-23 |
| 46 ft | 1919-01-01 |
| 44.67 ft | 1935-06-15 |
| 44.64 ft | 1942-07-09 |
| 44.44 ft | 2002-09-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers, TX | 5.6 mi | Live Oak County |
| Atascosa River at Whitsett, TX | 14.8 mi | Live Oak County |
| Frio River at Tilden, TX | 22.6 mi | McMullen County |
| Poesta Creek at FM 351 near Beeville, TX | 24.1 mi | Bee County |
| Nueces River near Tilden, TX | 24.4 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.