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River Flood Warning 41, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 20, 2016Bastrop County, Fayette County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at May 20, 2016, 10:51 AM CDT for Bastrop County, Fayette County, Texas. It took effect at May 20, 2016, 4:13 PM CDT. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 20, 2016, 10:51 AM CDT (15:51 UTC)
In effect from: May 20, 2016, 4:13 PM CDT
Expired: May 21, 2016, 5:36 PM CDT
In force: 25 hr
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Bastrop County, TX, Fayette County, TX

The radar

The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Colorado River (TX) near Smithville (SMIT2). The gauge peaked at 21.26 ft at May 20, 2016, 8:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 20 ft
Moderate stage: 23 ft
Major stage: 28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08159500, 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.

511 
WGUS44 KEWX 201551
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1051 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

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

  Colorado 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.

&&

TXC021-210951-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0040.160520T1551Z-160521T1228Z/
/BRTT2.1.ER.160520T1435Z.160520T1800Z.160521T0028Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Colorado River At Bastrop.
* until Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by Friday afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of the 
  flood plain. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded.

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 Bastrop            14   23   23.4   Fri 11 AM  17.5  12.2  10.9  10.1   9.7


&&

LAT...LON 3007 9737 3014 9731 3006 9717 2999 9718


$$

TXC021-149-210951-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0041.160520T2113Z-160521T2236Z/
/SMIT2.1.ER.160520T2113Z.160521T0600Z.160521T1036Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Colorado River Near Smithville.
* from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:40 AM Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Friday afternoon and continue to rise 
  to near 21.0 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low
  water crossings near the river.

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 Smithville         10   20   18.7   Fri 11 AM  19.7  11.5   9.4   8.4   7.6


&&

LAT...LON 2999 9718 3006 9717 2996 9686 2989 9692


$$

sbs

2 follow-up statements

707 
WGUS84 KEWX 210152
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
852 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Colorado River Near Smithville Affecting Bastrop and Fayette Counties
  Colorado River Above La Grange Affecting Fayette 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.

&&

TXC021-149-211952-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-160522T0724Z/
/SMIT2.1.ER.160520T2010Z.160521T1200Z.160521T1924Z.NO/
852 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the Colorado River Near Smithville.
* At  8:40 PM Friday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.8 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding extends well into the flood 
  plain inundating lowest homes and bridges below Bastrop to above Columbus..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 Smithville         10   20   21.2   Fri  9 PM  21.8  10.9   6.1   4.8   4.2


&&

LAT...LON 2999 9718 3006 9717 2996 9686 2989 9692


$$

TXC149-211952-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-160522T2010Z/
/LGRT2.1.ER.160521T0641Z.160522T0000Z.160522T0810Z.NO/
852 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2016

 The flood warning continues for
  the Colorado River Above La Grange.
* At  8:46 PM Friday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage after midnight tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 29.9 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flow covers lowest areas of the flood plain with no 
  major damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed
 La Grange          19   26   24.7   Fri  9 PM  28.3  23.2  12.5  10.8   9.4


&&

LAT...LON 2989 9692 2996 9686 2982 9669 2976 9675


$$

033 
WGUS84 KEWX 211520
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1020 AM CDT SAT MAY 21 2016

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

  Colorado River Near Smithville Affecting Bastrop and Fayette Counties
  
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.

&&

TXC021-149-211550-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-160522T0724Z/
/SMIT2.1.ER.160520T2010Z.160521T0335Z.160521T0940Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SAT MAY 21 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Colorado River Near Smithville.
* At 10:10 AM Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.9 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low
  water crossings near the river.

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Smithville         10   20   17.6   Sat 10 AM   8.9   7.7   7.5   7.5   7.5


&&

LAT...LON 2999 9718 3006 9717 2996 9686 2989 9692


$$

sbs

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, 6:59 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	14 hr
May 20, 10:51 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bastrop	21 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.