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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

April 17, 2016Val Verde County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Apr 17, 2016, 11:11 AM CDT for Val Verde County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 17, 2016, 12:16 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 17, 2016, 11:11 AM CDT (16:11 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2016, 12:16 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 18, 2016, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Val Verde County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno (BKCT2).

Action stage
4 ft
Minor stage
6 ft
Moderate stage
8 ft
Major stage
15 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

669 
WGUS44 KEWX 171611
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1111 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

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

  Devils 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.

&&

TXC465-181011-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0003.160417T1716Z-160418T1500Z/
/BKCT2.1.ER.160417T1716Z.160417T1800Z.160418T0300Z.NO/
1111 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 2.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to 
  between 6-7 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...(2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the 
  Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is turbulent and
  dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri
 Bakers Crossing     4    6    2.3   Sun 10 AM   4.3   3.2   2.7   2.5   2.4


&&

LAT...LON 2996 10118 2996 10110 2989 10097 2971 10095
      2968 10103 2986 10105       

$$
1 follow-up statement
993 
WGUS84 KEWX 171917
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
217 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

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

  Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock Affecting Val Verde 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.

&&

TXC465-171947-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160418T1500Z/
/BKCT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
217 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* At  1:15 PM Sunday the stage was 2.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 3.8 feet tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...(2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the 
  Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is turbulent and
  dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri
 Bakers Crossing     4    6    2.3   Sun  1 PM   3.7   3.5   3.1   2.9   2.8


&&

LAT...LON 2996 10118 2996 10110 2989 10097 2971 10095
      2968 10103 2986 10105       

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 17, 3:53 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards67 min
Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXEdwards, Val Verde3 hr
Apr 17, 8:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal64 min
Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXEdwards, Kinney3 hr
Apr 17, 12:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBastrop, Lee3 hr
Apr 17, 12:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXUvalde45 min
Apr 17, 12:48 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXBastrop6 hr
Apr 17, 1:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal45 min
Apr 17, 1:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal46 min
Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXTravis, Williamson6 hr
Apr 17, 2:27 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXReal, Uvalde3 hr
Apr 17, 2:51 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXHays, Travis3 hr
Apr 17, 3:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBexar51 min
Apr 17, 3:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBlanco27 min
Apr 17, 3:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXAtascosa26 min
Apr 17, 4:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBexar45 min
Apr 17, 4:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXAtascosa41 min
Apr 17, 4:14 PM CDTTornado WarningEWXAtascosa31 min
Apr 17, 4:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Kendall52 min
Apr 17, 4:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXWilliamson44 min
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXGonzales4 days
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXDeWitt24 hr
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXComal, Guadalupe26 hr
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXComal, Gonzales, Guadalupe20 hr
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXComal, Guadalupe29 hr
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXHays35 hr
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXCaldwell, Gonzales3 days
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXCaldwell, Gonzales46 hr
Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Comal, Kendall3 hr
Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXAtascosa, Frio45 min
Apr 17, 5:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGillespie50 min
Apr 17, 5:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr22 min
Apr 17, 5:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXWilliamson3 hr
Apr 17, 5:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFrio34 min
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar34 hr
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar58 hr
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar36 hr
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar, Guadalupe32 hr
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar, Wilson59 hr
Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXKarnes4 days
Apr 17, 5:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio30 min
Apr 17, 5:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKendall27 min
Apr 17, 5:52 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXWilliamson4 hr
Apr 17, 6:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBandera30 min
Apr 17, 6:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXMedina30 min
Apr 17, 6:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBandera31 min
Apr 17, 6:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXUvalde31 min

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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.