Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 39, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at May 20, 2016, 6:59 AM CDT for Bexar County, Texas. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 20, 2016, 6:59 AM CDT (11:59 UTC)
- Expired
- May 20, 2016, 9:22 PM CDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Bexar County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:59 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 Medina River at San Antonio US 281S (SAAT2). The gauge peaked at 20.72 ft at May 20, 2016, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08181500, 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.
164
WGUS44 KEWX 201159
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
659 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
Medina 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.
&&
TXC029-202326-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0039.160520T1159Z-160520T2326Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.160520T0957Z.160520T1115Z.160520T1126Z.NO/
659 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Friday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to Market 1937
bridge floor..
* FLOOD HISTORY...THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.9 feet on May 24
2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG DAY TIME Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Hwy 281 16 20 20.3 Fri 06 AM 19.0 8.2 5.7 5.2 5.1
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$2 follow-up statements
198
WGUS84 KEWX 201543
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1043 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 Affecting Bexar County
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties
Cibolo Creek Near Falls City Affecting Karnes County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary
precautions to protect life and property.
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary.
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks.
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember
to turn around and do not drown.
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.
&&
TXC029-210610-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160521T0610Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.160520T0957Z.160520T1430Z.160520T1810Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
The flood warning continues for
the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* At 10:15 AM Friday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to Market 1937
bridge floor..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Hwy 281 16 20 20.7 Fri 10 AM 9.6 5.8 5.2 5.1 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
TXC029-493-210942-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-160521T1406Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.160518T1312Z.160520T0415Z.160521T0206Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
The flood warning continues for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 38.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Friday.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding damages crops and floods
pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville. Secondary roads and low
bridges, irrigation pumps, oil field pump jacks and tank batteries flood.
Livestock are cut off in low areas..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Elmendorf 33 35 38.9 Fri 10 AM 29.5 18.7 16.6 15.7 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2920 9817 2899 9804
2894 9813 2915 9825
$$
TXC255-210942-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-160522T1538Z/
/FCTT2.1.ER.160519T2327Z.160520T0800Z.160522T0338Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
The flood warning continues for
the Cibolo Creek Near Falls City.
* At 10:15 AM Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.5 feet by Saturday afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in low
areas below Stockdale to below Panna Maria. Lower areas of Goliad State Park
downstream flood..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Falls City 6 17 18.7 Fri 10 AM 18.8 8.4 3.2 1.9 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 2914 9803 2917 9794 2894 9780 2892 9790
$$
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WGUS84 KEWX 210222
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
922 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
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.
&&
TXC029-210252-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160521T0610Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.160520T0957Z.160520T1430Z.160520T1840Z.NO/
922 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016
The flood warning is cancelled for
the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* At 8:15 PM Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.8 feet by Sunday morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Hwy 281 16 20 16.3 Fri 8 PM 9.1 5.8 5.3 5.1 5.1
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 8:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Fayette | 60 hr |
| May 19, 8:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Travis | 23 hr |
| May 19, 8:30 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Gonzales | 56 hr |
| May 20, 4:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | DeWitt | 53 hr |
| May 20, 10:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bastrop | 21 hr |
| May 20, 10:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Fayette | 31 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.