Major Flooding Forecast on Texas Nueces River as Warnings Continue for Three Counties

Major flooding is forecast along the Nueces River in Texas, prompting continued flood warnings for multiple counties while minor flooding persists on the Big Creek near Alpharetta, Georgia.

Major Flooding Forecast on Texas' Nueces River

Major flooding is forecast for the Nueces River near Three Rivers in Live Oak County, Texas, from Tuesday morning until further notice. [1] At 40 feet, significant flooding reaches miles from the main channel and floods homes in the flood plain. [1] Major flooding is also forecast for the Nueces River near Tilden in McMullen County, Texas, from this evening until further notice. [2] At 20 feet, major flooding below Cotulla to below Tilden occurs and cuts off extensive portions of the flood plain. [2] The Nueces River at Cotulla in La Salle County, Texas, is under a flood warning with major flooding forecast. [3] For the Nueces River including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer and Calallen, major flooding is forecast. [1] [2] [3] These forecasts cover multiple segments of the same river system and indicate prolonged high water levels across Live Oak, McMullen and La Salle counties. [1] [2] [3]

Warnings Issued for Live Oak, McMullen and La Salle Counties

The Flood Warning continues for the Nueces River near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County. [1] The warning specifies major flooding from Tuesday morning until further notice, with impacts at 40 feet that include significant flooding reaching miles from the main channel and flooding homes in the flood plain. [1] The Flood Warning continues for the Nueces River near Tilden affecting McMullen County. [2] This warning covers major flooding from this evening until further notice, with impacts at 20 feet that include major flooding below Cotulla to below Tilden and extensive portions of the flood plain cut off. [2] The Flood Warning continues for the Nueces River at Cotulla affecting La Salle County. [3] Major flooding is forecast along this segment as well, with the overall river system including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer and Calallen under the same broad alert for major flooding. [3] These county-specific warnings remain in effect without a set end time in Live Oak and McMullen counties. [1] [2]

Minor Flooding Continues Near Asherton

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast on the Nueces River near Asherton affecting Dimmit County. [4] The warning for this segment remains until late tomorrow morning. [4] At 24 feet, moderate lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. [4] Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas. [4] At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.5 feet. [4] These details indicate ongoing moderate flooding in low-lying portions of the flood plain near Asherton, with an advisory focused on protecting livestock. [4]

Extended Flood Warning for Big Creek in Georgia

The Flood Warning is extended for Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Fulton and Forsyth Counties. [5] Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. [5] The warning continues until Sunday afternoon. [5] At 9 feet, minor flooding expands along the creek from near Cumming to Alpharetta and Roswell. [5] Backyards of homes off Seale Drive and Gunter Court and portions of the Golf of Georgia begin to flood. [5] This separate event involves minor flooding that affects residential backyards and recreational areas along the creek. [5]

River Forecast Details and Safety Information

The river at Cotulla is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 11.8 feet Thursday morning. [3] Flood stage is 15.0 feet. [3] Additional details for the Asherton location note the stage reached 23.5 feet at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday. [4] Official flood safety resources are referenced at http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood. [3] These forecasts provide specific stage predictions where available and direct residents to established safety guidance. [3] [4]

What to watch next: The river at Cotulla is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 11.8 feet by Thursday morning, while the warning near Asherton ends late tomorrow morning and the Big Creek warning extends until Sunday afternoon.