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NUECES RIVER

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Total streamflow across the Nueces River was last observed at 172 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 341 acre-ft of water today; about 59% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 292 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 Bluntzer reporting a streamflow rate of 47.8 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Nueces River, with a gauge stage of 6.34 ft at this location. 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.

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River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-13
Discharge Volume 341 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 172.1 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -4.9 cfs (-2.77%)
Percent of Normal 58.86%
Maximum 11,940.0 cfs
2025-07-16
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River Streamflow Levels
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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell
USGS 08189998 		17 cfs 0.57 ft 0
Nueces Rv At Laguna
USGS 08190000 		42 cfs 0.84 ft -3.2
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
USGS 08192000 		0 cfs 1.57 ft 0
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
USGS 08193000 		0 cfs 0.77 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 		27 cfs 1.35 ft 2.65
Nueces Rv At Bluntzer
USGS 08211200 		48 cfs 6.34 ft -9.3
Nueces Rv Nr Mathis
USGS 08211000 		38 cfs 0.07 ft 1.89
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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.