Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Mar 10, 2016, 12:23 PM CST for DeWitt County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 12, 2016, 3:16 AM CST. It was in force for 44 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2016, 12:23 PM CST (18:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2016, 3:16 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2016, 12:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 44 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County DeWitt County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Guadalupe River near Cuero (CUET2). The gauge peaked at 16.97 ft at Mar 11, 2016, 3:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 24 ft
- Moderate stage
- 33 ft
- Major stage
- 37 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08175800, 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.
585
WGUS44 KEWX 101823
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1223 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
Guadalupe 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.
&&
TXC177-111223-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0001.160311T1200Z-160312T1730Z/
/GNLT2.1.ER.160311T1200Z.160312T0000Z.160312T0530Z.NO/
1223 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Guadalupe River at Gonzales.
* from Friday morning to Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to
near 32.1 feet by tomorrow evening.The river will fall below flood stage by
late Friday night. This is due to flood gate maintenance on the GBRA H5
dam releasing an extra 6000 cfs downstream.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins to enter the Gonzales
City Park..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 6AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Gonzales 17 31 20.0 Thu 12 PM 31.0 25.8 18.0 15.2 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 2944 9746 2952 9746 2942 9727 2912 9729
2909 9737 2939 9736
$$
TXC123-111223-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0002.160312T0916Z-160314T0500Z/
/CUET2.1.ER.160312T0916Z.160313T0000Z.160313T1700Z.NO/
1223 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Guadalupe River Near Cuero.
* from late Friday night to late Sunday night...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:31 AM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to
near 25.9 feet by Saturday evening.The river will fall below flood stage by
Sunday early afternoon. This is due to flood gate maintenance on the GBRA H5
dam releasing an extra 6000 cfs downstream.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet...Lowland flooding extends into the left flood plain
above Cuero threatening livestock..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 6AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Cuero 19 24 10.6 Thu 12 PM 17.0 24.5 25.0 20.9 16.2
&&
LAT...LON 2909 9737 2912 9729 2906 9718 2899 9714
2894 9720 2901 9724
$$1 follow-up statement
758
WGUS84 KEWX 110334
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
934 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
Guadalupe River at Gonzales Affecting Gonzales County
Guadalupe River Near Cuero Affecting De Witt 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.
&&
TXC177-110404-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160312T1730Z/
/GNLT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The flood warning is cancelled for the Guadalupe River at Gonzales.
* At 8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river level crested at 20.0 feet around noon Thursday well
below the flood stage. The river level will continue falling and is expected
to go below 17 feet Friday morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 6AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Gonzales 17 31 18.0 Thu 09 PM 16.8 15.7 15.2 13.9 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 2944 9746 2952 9746 2942 9727 2912 9729
2909 9737 2939 9736
$$
TXC123-110404-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160314T0500Z/
/CUET2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The flood warning is cancelled for the Guadalupe River Near Cuero.
* At 9:16 PM Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river level is expected to crest around 19.7 feet Saturday
morning. This is below the flood stage of 24 feet.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 6AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Cuero 19 24 13.0 Thu 09 PM 16.2 19.7 18.1 15.6 12.8
&&
LAT...LON 2909 9737 2912 9729 2906 9718 2899 9714
2894 9720 2901 9724
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 12:23 PM CST | River Flood Warning | EWX | Gonzales | 47 hr |
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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.