Nueces River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Nueces River is flowing at 180 cfs at Laguna, TX — 328% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 9 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 14 to 180 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Nueces River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Laguna, the Nueces River is running 180 cfs — 328% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 9 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 99% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Three Rivers (-21%) and Cotulla (-11%).
Highest against normal: Uvalde at 492%. Lowest: Three Rivers at 31%.
How the Nueces River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Montell1,246 ft 142 cfs292%
- Laguna1,129 ft 180 cfs328%
- Uvalde809 ft 78 cfs492%
- Asherton486 ft 36 cfs101%
- Cotulla399 ft 41 cfs89%
- Tilden196 ft 61 cfs99%
- Three Rivers142 ft 14 cfs31%
- Bluntzer29 ft 54 cfs64%
- Mathis29 ft 43 cfs46%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Nueces River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (99%).
Nueces River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nueces River At Creek 414 At Montell TX
Oct 22, 3:00 AM · USGS 08189998 |
142 cfs | 292% | -6% | 1.29 ft | · | 1,246 ft |
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Nueces River At Laguna TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 08190000 |
180 cfs | 328% | -2% | 1.90 ft | 8.1 ft below | 1,129 ft |
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Nueces River Below Uvalde TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08192000 |
78 cfs | 492% | -3% | 1.24 ft | 9.8 ft below | 809 ft |
|
Nueces River Near Asherton TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08193000 |
36 cfs | 101% | -7% | 2.72 ft | 17.3 ft below | 486 ft |
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Nueces River At Cotulla TX
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 08194000 |
41 cfs | 89% | -11% | 5.44 ft | 9.6 ft below | 399 ft |
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Nueces River Near Tilden TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08194500 |
61 cfs | 99% | -4% | 4.21 ft | 9.8 ft below | 196 ft |
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Nueces River Near Three Rivers TX
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 08210000 |
14 cfs | 31% | -21% | 1.07 ft | 23.9 ft below | 142 ft |
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Nueces River At Bluntzer TX
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 08211200 |
54 cfs | 64% | -7% | 7.30 ft | 10.7 ft below | 29 ft |
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Nueces River Near Mathis TX
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 08211000 |
43 cfs | 46% | +7% | 0.99 ft | 24.0 ft below | 29 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Nueces River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nueces River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Nueces River
The Nueces River is a river in the south-central region of Texas that flows for 315 miles from its source in Edwards County to its mouth at Nueces Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. 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.
Fishing near the Nueces River
About the Nueces River
How is the Nueces River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Nueces River is flowing at 180 cfs at Laguna, TX, about 328% of normal for the date. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 14 to 180 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nueces River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nueces River is at 99% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Nueces River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Laguna (10.0 ft), Uvalde (11.0 ft), Asherton (20.0 ft), Cotulla (15.0 ft), Tilden (14.0 ft), Three Rivers (25.0 ft), Bluntzer (18.0 ft), Mathis (25.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.