Nueces River near Tilden, TX
Is Nueces River near Tilden, TX flooding right now?
Nueces River near Tilden, TX measured 3.04 ft on 2026-09-23 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.04 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.57 ft on Sun, Sep 24, 1967.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.57 ft | 1967-09-24 |
| 23.7 ft | 1935-06-01 |
| 23.5 ft | 2013-10-18 |
| 23.45 ft | 2002-07-19 |
| 23.29 ft | 2002-07-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Frio River at Tilden, TX | 11.0 mi | McMullen County |
| San Miguel Creek near Tilden, TX | 19.2 mi | McMullen County |
| Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers, TX | 22.7 mi | Live Oak County |
| Nueces River near Three Rivers, TX | 24.4 mi | Live Oak County |
| Atascosa River at Whitsett, TX | 27.4 mi | Live Oak 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.