Summary
Total streamflow across the
Nueces River
was last observed at
141
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
279
acre-ft of water today; about 55%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
257 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-07-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
11,940 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Nueces Rv At Laguna
reporting a streamflow rate of 51 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Nueces Rv At Bluntzer
with a gauge stage of 5.92 ft.
This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Nueces River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,246 ft, the
Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 279 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
140.6 cfs
+30.8 cfs (+28.05%) |
| Percent of Normal | 54.74% |
| Maximum |
11,940.0 cfs
2025-07-16 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell
USGS 08189998 |
29 cfs | 0.65 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Nueces Rv At Laguna
USGS 08190000 |
51 cfs | 0.99 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
USGS 08192000 |
1 cfs | 1.66 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
USGS 08193000 |
0 cfs | 0.82 ft | None | |||||
|
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
USGS 08194000 |
0 cfs | 3.58 ft | None | |||||
|
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
USGS 08194500 |
0 cfs | 1.05 ft | None | |||||
|
Nueces Rv Nr Three Rivers
USGS 08210000 |
29 cfs | 1.36 ft | -2.67 | |||||
|
Nueces Rv At Bluntzer
USGS 08211200 |
32 cfs | 5.92 ft | 550.21 | |||||
|
Nueces Rv Nr Mathis
USGS 08211000 |
23 cfs | 0.27 ft | -7.6 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It was named by Spanish explorers after the Spanish word for "nuts" because of the numerous pecan trees along its banks. The river has been used for irrigation and agriculture since the mid-1800s, and several reservoirs and dams have been constructed along its length to regulate its flow, including Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. The river is also a popular recreational area for activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. The Nueces River has been an important cultural and historical landmark for the Native American populations and the Spanish explorers.