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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

March 10, 2016DeWitt County, Texas

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.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 12:23 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningEWXGonzales47 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.