Guadalupe River at Cuero water level

Name: Guadalupe River at Cuero water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

7.08ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 273 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Guadalupe River at Cuero is at 7.08 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.89 ft, based on 35 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.19 ft above typical. It is 16.92 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.39 ft, a difference of +0.69 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 7.08 ft and 8.03 ft.

Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.89 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.29 ft – 11.06 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.39 ft+0.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 7.08 ft – 8.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.36 ft – 18.28 ft
Highest on record: 44.36 ftAugust 29, 2017
Forecast peak: 7.10 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Guadalupe River at Cuero

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 16.92 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

53.40 ft: 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.
50.00 ft: 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 ft: 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.
43.00 ft: Water entering South Esplanade between Hamilton and Heaton. Water begins to enter homes in low-lying areas in Cuero south of Newman street. Water approximately 3 feet deep over Anderson Road.
42.00 ft: Dangerous flooding in southern sections of Cuero from Gohlke Creek backing up into drainage ditches. Tulley road threatened. Residents should consider evacuation.
40.00 ft: Dangerous flooding impacts homes and structures along the Guadalupe River. Water crosses county roads near the Guadalupe River and in low-lying areas. Roadways closed. Residents should consider evacuation. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. Drainage ditches in Cuero are flooding. Residents south of Newman in Cuero should prepare to evacuate. Hwy 87 south of Cuero has limited access.
37.00 ft: Major Flooding. Many homes and structures in the low-lying areas along the Guadalupe River floodplain are threatened. Residents living in the floodplain should be prepared to evacuate. Additional county roads coursing through the floodplain are likely closed.
34.00 ft: Water is crossing FM 236 at Guadalupe River bridge and the road is closed. County roads in low-lying areas of the floodplain may be closed.
33.00 ft: Moderate flooding threatens homes in south portion of River Haven Subdivision below Cuero. Residents should consider evacuation. Any livestock remaining anywhere in the floodplain should be moved to higher ground immediately.
31.00 ft: Water crosses State Hwy 72 on west side of the Guadalupe River west of Cuero. Roadway likely closed.
29.00 ft: FM 766 (Hell's Gate Bridge) closed due to water across roadway between Ed Blackwell Lane and Hell's Gate Bridge.
27.00 ft: Flooding extends into floodplain above Cuero threatening livestock. US Hwy 183 North at Hochheim has water on or crossing the roadway. Highway likely closed.
7.08 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 20 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	44.36 ft	August 29, 2017
2	44.33 ft	July 2, 1936
3	43.00 ft	March 1, 1903
4	42.10 ft	October 4, 1913
5	41.83 ft	September 1, 1981
6	40.74 ft	November 24, 2004
7	40.01 ft	June 6, 1987
8	39.70 ft	May 30, 1929
9	39.10 ft	December 6, 1913
10	37.68 ft	December 24, 1991

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 71° 53° – Wind 16 mph

18 Sun 77° 51° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 79° 56° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 85° 59° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 87° 64° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 87° 62° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 87° 61° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 48%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.80 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	70 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.01 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	64 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.50 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	63 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	16.21 ft	Very high	+17.48 ft	50 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.40 ft	Low	+0.24 ft	45 mi
Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	30.12 ft	Very high	+24.39 ft	32 mi
Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.17 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	28 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near HochheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	14.55 ft	No reference yet	+8.60 ft	16 mi
Guadalupe River at VictoriaRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	5.32 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	28 mi
Guadalupe River near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	8.69 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	37 mi
Guadalupe River near TivoliRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.37 ft	Very low	−1.73 ft	49 mi
Guadalupe River at SH 35 near TivoliTidal gauge, Guadalupe River	10.77 ft	Low	+0.36 ft	51 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sandies Creek near WesthoffRiver gauge, Sandies Creek	2.09 ft	Very low	±0	11 mi
Fifteenmile Creek near WeserRiver gauge, Fifteenmile Creek	6.08 ft	Very low	±0	13 mi
Coleto Creek at Arnold Rd Crsg near SchroederRiver gauge, Coleto Creek	1.86 ft	Very low	±0	17 mi
Perdido Creek at FM 622 near FanninRiver gauge, Perdido Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	23 mi
Clarks Creek at US 77 near Sweet HomeRiver gauge, Clarks Creek	149.12 ft	Low	−1.06 ft	25 mi
Peach Creek below DilworthRiver gauge, Peach Creek	6.16 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	27 mi
Coleto Creek Reservoir near VictoriaReservoir, Coleto Creek Reservoir	94.66 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	27 mi
Coleto Creek near VictoriaRiver gauge, Coleto Creek	3.86 ft	Normal	±0	27 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Guadalupe River at Cuero higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.69 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.39 ft.

What is flood stage for the Guadalupe River at Cuero?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 16.92 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River at Cuero in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.29 ft and 11.06 ft, based on 35 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Guadalupe River at Cuero today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 7.08 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River at Cuero rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Guadalupe River at Cuero normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08175800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.09053, -97.32971 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.08 ft	2026-10-18 09:30	Provisional
Flow	273 cfs	2026-10-18 09:30	Provisional

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