Frio River at Tilden

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 8:17 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 38.44 - This is the flood of record outside period of record, occurring on July 1932.
  • 30.06 - This is the flood of record which occurred on July 10 2002. Disastrous flooding of commercial and residential buildings in Tilden.
  • 29.8 - Major flooding occurs. Disastrous flooding of commercial and residential buildings in Tilden. Restuarant on the right bank of the Frio River had 3 to 4 feet of water in it.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 28.4672, -98.5472
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO CRP
County McMullen
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 08206600

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.36 ft on 09-10-2023
2. 12.19 ft on 08-19-2022
3. 4.18 ft on 08-09-2021
4. 8.31 ft on 07-10-2021
5. 23.89 ft on 06-05-2021

Historic Crests

1. 30.06 ft on 07-10-2002
2. 30.03 ft on 09-11-2002
3. 29.80 ft on 06-28-1997
4. 29.56 ft on 06-28-1997
5. 29.18 ft on 06-09-1987

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 243.04 ft
moderate Flooding 242.04 ft
minor Flooding 238.04 ft
action 228.04 ft
Latest Value 223.20 ft
Gauge Zero 216.04 ft

Gauge Photos

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Gage Location on Bridge

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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