Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
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.
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 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 3:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Edwards | 67 min |
| Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Edwards, Val Verde | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 8:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 64 min |
| Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Edwards, Kinney | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 12:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 12:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Uvalde | 45 min |
| Apr 17, 12:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bastrop | 6 hr |
| Apr 17, 1:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 45 min |
| Apr 17, 1:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 46 min |
| Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 6 hr |
| Apr 17, 2:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Real, Uvalde | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 2:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Hays, Travis | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 3:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 51 min |
| Apr 17, 3:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Blanco | 27 min |
| Apr 17, 3:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa | 26 min |
| Apr 17, 4:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 45 min |
| Apr 17, 4:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa | 41 min |
| Apr 17, 4:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Atascosa | 31 min |
| Apr 17, 4:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Kendall | 52 min |
| Apr 17, 4:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 44 min |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Gonzales | 4 days |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | DeWitt | 24 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe | 26 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe | 20 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe | 29 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 35 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Gonzales | 3 days |
| Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Gonzales | 46 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Kendall | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Frio | 45 min |
| Apr 17, 5:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gillespie | 50 min |
| Apr 17, 5:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Kendall, Kerr | 22 min |
| Apr 17, 5:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Williamson | 3 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Frio | 34 min |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 34 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 58 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 36 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar, Guadalupe | 32 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar, Wilson | 59 hr |
| Apr 17, 5:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Karnes | 4 days |
| Apr 17, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Frio | 30 min |
| Apr 17, 5:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 27 min |
| Apr 17, 5:52 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Williamson | 4 hr |
| Apr 17, 6:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bandera | 30 min |
| Apr 17, 6:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Medina | 30 min |
| Apr 17, 6:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bandera | 31 min |
| Apr 17, 6:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Uvalde | 31 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.