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River Flood Warning 151, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

December 3, 2016Bexar County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Dec 3, 2016, 11:59 AM CST for Bexar County, Texas. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 3, 2016, 11:59 AM CST (17:59 UTC)
Expired: Dec 4, 2016, 4:03 AM CST
In force: 16 hr
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

County Bexar County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Salado Creek at Loop 13 (SACT2). The gauge peaked at 22.15 ft at Dec 3, 2016, 4:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 15 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 20 ft
Major stage: 22 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08178800, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

574 
WGUS44 KEWX 031759
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1159 AM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

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

  Salado Creek 
  
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.

&&

TXC029-041003-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0151.161203T1759Z-161204T1003Z/
/SACT2.2.ER.161203T1643Z.161203T1800Z.161203T2203Z.NO/
1159 AM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Salado Creek At at Loop 13.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches numerous access and 
  secondary roads and low bridges..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 at Loop 13         15   18   18.6   Sat 11 AM  11.2   6.5   6.3   6.3   6.3


&&

LAT...LON 2946 9845 2946 9838 2924 9840 2926 9847


$$

4 follow-up statements

898 
WGUS84 KEWX 031936
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
136 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Salado Creek At at Loop 13 Affecting Bexar 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.

&&

TXC029-041336-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-161204T1428Z/
/SACT2.2.ER.161203T1643Z.161203T2200Z.161204T0228Z.NO/
136 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the Salado Creek At at Loop 13.
* At  1:15 PM Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.4 feet by late this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Major lowland flooding reaches the Loop 13 bridge 
  floor and the lower half of the KOA campground upstream requiring visitors to 
  evacuate the lower half immediately as park officials direct. Secondary roads,
  low bridges and access roads are flooded and very dangerous to motorists..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 at Loop 13         15   18   20.6   Sat  1 PM  11.6   6.5   6.3   6.3   6.3


&&

LAT...LON 2946 9845 2946 9838 2924 9840 2926 9847


$$

029 
WGUS44 KEWX 032141
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
341 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

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

  Salado Creek 
  
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.

&&

TXC029-041523-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-161204T1523Z/
/SACT2.3.ER.161203T1643Z.161204T0000Z.161204T0323Z.NO/
341 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

...Observed flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... 
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... 
The flood warning continues for 
 the Salado Creek At at Loop 13.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. 
* At  3:15 PM Saturday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The creek is already just above major flood stage and 
  is projected to crest around 22.4 feet at 6 pm Saturday evening.
  The creek is then expected to fall rapidly to below flood stage
  by 11 pm Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Major lowland flooding reaches the Loop 13 bridge 
  floor and the lower half of the KOA campground upstream requiring visitors to 
  evacuate the lower half immediately as park officials direct. Secondary roads,
  low bridges and access roads are flooded and very dangerous to motorists..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 at Loop 13         15   18   22.1   Sat 03 PM  13.5   7.0   6.3   6.2   6.2


&&

LAT...LON 2946 9845 2946 9838 2924 9840 2926 9847


$$

BMW

197 
WGUS84 KEWX 040226
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
826 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Salado Creek At at Loop 13 Affecting Bexar County
  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties
  San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge Affecting Goliad and Karnes Counties
  Medina River At Hwy 281 Affecting Bexar 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.

&&

TXC029-041625-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-161204T1625Z/
/SACT2.3.ER.161203T1643Z.161203T2145Z.161204T0425Z.NO/
826 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the Salado Creek At at Loop 13.
* At  7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The creek has already fallen below moderate flood stage and 
  is expected to fall below minor flood stage by 9 PM Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches numerous access and 
  secondary roads and low bridges..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 at Loop 13         15   18   19.2   Sat 07 PM  14.0   6.9   5.6   5.6   5.6


&&

LAT...LON 2946 9845 2946 9838 2924 9840 2926 9847


$$

TXC029-493-042026-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0149.000000T0000Z-161205T1648Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.161203T1700Z.161204T0600Z.161205T0448Z.NO/
826 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 41.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 42.7 feet at midnight
  Sunday morning. The river is then expected to fall below moderate flood
  stage by 1 PM Sunday afternoon and below minor flood stage by 11 PM Sunday
  night.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding inundates and damages crop 
  and pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville. Numerous roads and 
  bridges are flooded. Oil well pump jacks and irrigation pumps are flooded and 
  damaged..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Elmendorf          33   35   41.7   Sat 07 PM  41.5  31.9  17.5  14.4  13.9


&&

LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
      2911 9820 2918 9826             

$$

TXC175-255-042026-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0153.161205T1800Z-161208T1255Z/
/SRRT2.1.ER.161205T1800Z.161207T0000Z.161208T0055Z.UU/
826 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* At  7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage around noon on
  Monday before cresting at around 30.2 feet at noon on Tuesday.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet...Flooding spreads across the wide flood plain upstream 
  and downstream. No structures are threatened. Livestock and farm equipemnt 
  will need to removed from the floodplain..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Hwy 72 nr Runge    22   27   11.3   Sat 07 PM  14.0  24.3  29.9  29.9  22.8


&&

LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2876 9764 2872 9770


$$

TXC029-042026-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0154.000000T0000Z-161204T2312Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.161203T2338Z.161204T0600Z.161204T1112Z.NO/
826 PM CST SAT DEC 3 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* At  7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 21.4 feet at 11 PM Saturday 
  evening. The river is then expected to begin falling...falling below flood
  stage by 6 AM Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to Market 1937
  bridge floor..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Hwy 281            16   20   20.7   Sat 07 PM  19.8   8.5   4.9   4.1   3.9


&&

LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838


$$

bmw

940 
WGUS84 KEWX 040754
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
154 AM CST SUN DEC 4 2016

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

  Salado Creek At at Loop 13 Affecting Bexar County
  
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties
  San Antonio River near Floresville Affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties
  San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge Affecting Goliad and Karnes Counties
  
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.

&&


TXC029-040824-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-161204T1625Z/
/SACT2.3.ER.161203T1643Z.161203T2145Z.161204T0215Z.NO/
154 AM CST SUN DEC 4 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Salado Creek At at Loop 13.
* At  1:15 AM Sunday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 7.2 feet by tomorrow morning.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:

                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    DAY TIME   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
  at Loop 13        15   18   14.3   Sun 01 AM  13.1   7.2   6.4   6.2   6.3

&&

LAT...LON 2946 9845 2946 9838 2924 9840 2926 9847

$$


TXC029-493-050154-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0149.000000T0000Z-161205T1856Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.161203T1700Z.161204T0700Z.161205T0656Z.NO/
154 AM CST SUN DEC 4 2016

The flood warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At  1:30 AM Sunday the stage was 43.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after 
  midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding inundates and damages crop 
  and pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville. Numerous roads and 
  bridges are flooded. Oil well pump jacks and irrigation pumps are flooded and 
  damaged.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:

                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    DAY TIME   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
  Elmendorf         33   35   43.6   Sun 01 AM  43.3  33.4  18.4  14.4  14.2

&&

LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
      2911 9820 2918 9826             

$$


TXC255-493-050153-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0152.161204T1436Z-161206T2121Z/
/FLVT2.2.ER.161204T1436Z.161205T0600Z.161206T0921Z.UU/
154 AM CST SUN DEC 4 2016

The flood warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* At  1:00 AM Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near
  33.7 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Secondary roads near the floodplain may become flooded
  and impassable. Extensive flooding occurs in lowest portions of Floresville 
  City Park.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:

                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    DAY TIME   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
  Floresville       21   27   18.3   Sun 01 AM  24.7  33.6  25.9  13.9  11.3

&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$


TXC175-255-050153-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0153.161206T0400Z-161208T1320Z/
/SRRT2.1.ER.161206T0400Z.161207T0600Z.161208T0120Z.UU/
154 AM CST SUN DEC 4 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* At  1:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and continue to 
  rise to near 30.2 feet by early Wednesday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet...Flooding spreads across the wide flood plain upstream 
  and downstream. No structures are threatened. Livestock and farm equipemnt 
  will need to removed from the floodplain.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:

                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    DAY TIME   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
  Hwy 72 nr Runge   22   27   11.4   Sun 01 AM  11.3  19.0  29.4  29.5  23.7

&&

LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2876 9764 2872 9770

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 3, 1:48 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Karnes	42 min
Dec 3, 4:33 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and 1 more	3 hr
Dec 3, 8:13 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Medina	3 hr
Dec 3, 8:27 AM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Karnes, Wilson	3 days
Dec 3, 8:27 AM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar, Wilson	60 hr
Dec 3, 11:55 AM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Guadalupe	22 hr
Dec 3, 1:30 PM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Karnes, Wilson	4 days
Dec 3, 1:30 PM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Goliad, Karnes	5 days
Dec 3, 1:30 PM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	24 hr
Dec 3, 1:34 PM CST	River Flood Warning	EWX	Karnes	3 days
Dec 3, 2:51 PM CST	Flash Flood Watch	EWX	Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette and 6 more	39 hr
Dec 3, 4:36 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bastrop, Caldwell	3 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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.