River Flood Warning 101, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Issued

Jun 3, 2016, 8:39 AM CDT (13:39 UTC)

In effect from

Jun 4, 2016, 7:40 PM CDT

Expired

Jun 6, 2016, 3:00 PM CDT

In force

43 hr

Issued by

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

Minor

County Fayette County, TX

The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Written for the forecast point Colorado River (TX) above La Grange (LGRT2).

Action stage

19 ft

Minor stage

26 ft

Moderate stage

32 ft

Major stage

37 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08160400, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

507 
WGUS44 KEWX 031339
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
839 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued 
 a flood warning for the... 

  Colorado River 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

All persons with interests along the river should monitor 
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary 
precautions to protect life and property. 
 
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with 
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies 
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary. 
 
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches 
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. 
 
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember 
to turn around and do not drown. 
 
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at 
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.

&&

TXC149-040739-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0101.160605T0040Z-160606T2000Z/
/LGRT2.1.ER.160605T0040Z.160605T1200Z.160606T0800Z.NO/
839 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

 The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Colorado River Above La Grange.
* from Saturday evening to Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:31 AM Friday the stage was 24.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday evening and continue to rise 
  to near 27.1 feet by Sunday morning.The river will fall below flood stage 
  by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding covers low areas of the flood 
  plain with no significant damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 La Grange          19   26   24.3   Fri 09 AM  25.2  27.1  25.8  24.9  24.3


&&

LAT...LON 2989 9692 2996 9686 2982 9669 2976 9675

BMW

$$

379 
WGUS84 KEWX 040329
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1029 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...

  Colorado River Above La Grange Affecting Fayette County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

All persons with interests along the river should monitor 
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary 
precautions to protect life and property. 

River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with 
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies 
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary. 

Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches 
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. 

If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember 
to turn around and do not drown. 

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at 
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.

&&

TXC149-040359-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-160606T2000Z/
/LGRT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Colorado River Above La Grange.
* At 10:16 PM Friday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 24.8 feet early Sunday 
  morning which is below flood stage. 
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding covers low areas of the flood 
  plain with no significant damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 La Grange          19   26   24.4   Fri 10 PM  24.3  24.7  24.1  23.5  22.9


&&

LAT...LON 2989 9692 2996 9686 2982 9669 2976 9675


$$

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.