Oct 22, 2013
Due to the very heavy rains which fell across the upper reaches of the Nueces River watershed, major river flooding was the result between Asherton and the headwaters of Lake Corpus Christi. The Nueces River at Asherton recorded a crest of 29.70 feet on the 14th. This is the 5th highest all-time crest on record for Asherton. The Nueces River at Cotulla recorded a crest of 22.81 feet on the 17th. This is the 4th highest all-time crest on record for Cotulla. South of Tilden on the Nueces River, a
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 481957). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Live Oak County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.