Guadalupe River near Cuero

Last updated: Mar 17, 2025, 8:50 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 53.4 - Equivalent to the 50.3 feet record flood level set October 20, 1998 at the State Highway 183 bridge. Massive flooding observed across the floodplain. Catastrophic flooding within Cuero city limits. In many locations the river is two miles wide or wider. State highways closed due to flooding. Many evacuations would likely be necessary. Note: The river gauge was moved due to safety issues for USGS personnel conducting maintenance work on the State Highway 183 bridge.
  • 50 - Dangerous and life threatening river flooding continues to impact numerous residential areas along the Guadalupe River upstream and downstream from Cuero. Water approaches Hwy 87 north 1.2 miles northwest of the Hwy 183/87 bridge. This height is within 4 feet of the record crest set in 1998.
  • 44.36 - Recorded crest at the Hwy 72 bridge, August 29, 2017 from Hurricane Harvey. Dangerous flooding is taking place along the Guadalupe River channel. Streets near Drainage District ditches are flooded. South Esplanade at the intersection of West Heaton is closed with water 8 to 10 inches over the centerline.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 29.0903, -97.3294
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO EWX
County De Witt
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 08175800
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 29.18 ft on 05-15-2023
2. 13.35 ft on 02-06-2022
3. 35.28 ft on 10-17-2021
4. 24.10 ft on 05-26-2021
5. 15.28 ft on 04-06-2020

Historic Crests

1. 50.35 ft on 10-20-1998 1
2. 44.36 ft on 08-29-2017
3. 44.33 ft on 07-02-1936
4. 43.00 ft on 03-01-1903
5. 42.10 ft on 10-04-1913

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 165.83 ft
moderate Flooding 161.83 ft
minor Flooding 152.83 ft
action 147.83 ft
Latest Value 135.65 ft
Gauge Zero 128.83 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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