Nueces River near Asherton

1. 31.00 ftThe Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and west of Crystal City. Farm to Market 190 is flooded over a mile near the Nueces River and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock should be moved from the flood plain. Upstream, Highway 85 becomes impassable as routed water spills into Soldier Slough and over the highway.
2. 29.00 ftWidespread major flooding threatens livestock over a large area of the flood plain. A mile of Farm to Market 190 near the river is flooded and flow is within a foot of the Farm to Market 190 bridge floor over the Nueces River. The Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and west of Carrizo Springs.
3. 27.00 ftMajor widespread lowland flooding cuts off and potentially drowns livestock above Uvalde to below Tilden. Most secondary roads and low bridges near the river flood. Flow is within a foot of the bottom of the Farm to Market 190 bridge and the approaches are flooded.
4. 26.00 ftWidespread moderate lowland flooding threatens livestock and equipment in low areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and bridges flood and Farm to Market 190 is threatened.
5. 24.00 ftModerate lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas.
6. 22.00 ftMinor lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock and equipment should be moved from vulnerable areas.
7. 20.00 ftFlow reaches into low areas of the flood plain with no damage.
8. 18.00 ftFlow reaches into low sections of the flood plain.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• July 19, 2026: 31.56 ft
• June 8, 2019: 25.21 ft
• October 19, 2018: 29.97 ft
• October 13, 2018: 29.59 ft
• September 13, 2018: 23.35 ft
• May 20, 2015: 29.25 ft
• October 14, 2013: 29.70 ft
• June 19, 2013: 28.14 ft
• August 1, 2007: 26.11 ft
• November 20, 2004: 28.19 ft

• UpstreamNueces River at Uvalde
• DownstreamNueces River at Cotulla
• Nueces River at FM 1025 Near Crystal City
• Frio River at Derby
• Rio Grande at El Indio
• Leona River at Uvalde
• Frio River at Dry Frio near Uvalde
• Rio Grande at Eagle Pass

Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.