Nueces River
Coverage of Nueces River in the Nexus archive.
- A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says
A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic floods in Texas, which caused over 500 rescues and significant damage. Governor Greg Abbott assessed flood damage in Cotulla, noting the Nueces River crested at major flood stage and downstream areas will remain at risk. A disaster declaration covers 59 counties with federal aid requested for 33.
- Gov. Abbott confirms third fatality in July floods
Governor Greg Abbott confirmed a third flood-related death in Val Verde County after a driver was swept away. He commended La Salle County's preparations as floodwaters continued to recede along the Nueces River.
- Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Austin Pets Alive! is deploying flood response teams to Cotulla, Texas, to prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.
- Texas turns to recovery after deadly floods, but danger isn’t over along the Nueces River
Texas is recovering from deadly floods that killed at least two people and triggered disaster declarations across dozens of counties. The danger persists along the Nueces River despite ongoing recovery efforts.
- Latest Precipitation Models Still Seem to Underestimate Risk as ‘1,000-Year’ Rain Events Pummel Texas
The Nueces River in South Texas flowed at twice the rate of Niagara Falls during a recent flood, the region's second major disaster in two years. Federal data indicates a steep rise in rainfall intensity in South Texas over recent decades.
- Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Texas, leading to at least two deaths, hundreds of rescues, and significant infrastructure damage. Over 50 people were rescued in Ozona, a bridge collapsed in Uvalde County, and nearly a trillion gallons of water fell on three counties. A resident described the danger of floodwaters, emphasizing the risk of being swept away.
- Crews scamble to more water rescues in Texas after days of punishing rains
Heavy rains in Texas triggered widespread flooding, leading to over 200 water rescues, two deaths, and infrastructure damage. Floodwaters overwhelmed highways, rivers, and homes, particularly in Uvalde and Ozona, with emergency crews responding to ongoing threats.
- River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus Christi
The Nueces River authority faces budget challenges that negatively impact water-dependent Corpus Christi. The article references the Nueces River and its significance to the region.
- Recent rain gives two Corpus Christi reservoirs a much-needed boost
Recent rain has provided a much-needed boost to two reservoirs in Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi raw water intake plant on the Nueces River is highlighted in the article.
- Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared
Corpus Christi is implementing measures that would mandate a 25% reduction in water use if an emergency is declared. The city's water supply comes from the Wesley E. Seale Dam on the Nueces River, which the city owns and operates.