Flood Warning Issued for Nueces River in Jim Wells, Nueces and San Patricio Counties
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NWS Corpus Christi has issued a Flood Warning for the Nueces River near Bluntzer affecting Jim Wells, Nueces and San Patricio Counties until May 29 at 4:00AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Texas
- Issued
- June 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Texas.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi TX. The alert is effective from May 27 at 11:31PM CDT and remains in effect until May 29 at 4:00AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Jim Wells County, Nueces County and San Patricio County in Texas, specifically the Nueces River near Bluntzer. Locations mentioned include Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer and Calallen.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Nueces River. The river is expected to crest at 18.9 feet just after midnight on May 28, which is above the flood stage of 18.0 feet. The river will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
Timeline
The alert was sent and became effective at 11:31PM CDT on May 27, 2026. It expires at 2:45PM CDT on May 28 and ends at 4:00AM CDT on May 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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