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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Apr 11, 2017, 5:45 PM CDT for Caldwell County, Gonzales County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 12, 2017, 3:06 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2017, 5:45 PM CDT (22:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2017, 3:06 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2017, 2:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Caldwell County, TX, Gonzales County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point San Marcos River at Luling (LLGT2). The gauge peaked at 23.07 ft at Apr 12, 2017, 11:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 11 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08172000, 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.
893
WGUS44 KEWX 112245
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2017
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
San Marcos 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.
&&
TXC055-177-121645-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0013.170412T0806Z-170413T0730Z/
/LLGT2.1.ER.170412T0806Z.170412T1200Z.170412T1930Z.NO/
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2017
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the San Marcos River below Luling.
* from late Tuesday night to Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Wednesday and continue to rise
and crest near 23.5 feet Wednesday morning.The river will fall below flood stage by
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Palmetto State Park five miles
below Luling inundates many park facilities and roads.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Luling 11 20 5.7 Tue 5 PM 23.5 9.1 7.5 6.5 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 2964 9769 2969 9766 2964 9755 2952 9742
2949 9751 2956 9760
$$4 follow-up statements
026
WGUS84 KEWX 120123
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
823 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2017
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Marcos River below Luling Affecting Caldwell and Gonzales Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary
precautions to protect life and property.
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary.
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks.
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember
to turn around and do not drown.
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.
&&
TXC055-177-121923-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0013.170412T1147Z-170413T1200Z/
/LLGT2.1.ER.170412T1147Z.170412T1800Z.170413T0000Z.NO/
823 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2017
The flood warning continues for
the San Marcos River below Luling.
* At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to
near 23.3 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood
stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Palmetto State Park five miles
below Luling inundates many park facilities and roads..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Luling 11 20 5.7 Tue 8 PM 20.2 9.1 7.6 6.6 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2964 9769 2969 9766 2964 9755 2952 9742
2949 9751 2956 9760
$$810
WGUS84 KEWX 120747
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
247 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Marcos River below Luling Affecting Caldwell and Gonzales 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.
&&
TXC055-177-130147-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0013.170412T1634Z-170413T0652Z/
/LLGT2.1.ER.170412T1634Z.170412T1800Z.170412T1852Z.NO/
247 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
The flood warning continues for
the San Marcos River below Luling.
* At 1:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to
near 20.5 feet early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest camp sites and
several sections of park roads at Palmetto State Park five miles below
Luling..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Luling 11 20 12.8 Wed 02 AM 18.4 10.2 7.5 6.5 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2964 9769 2969 9766 2964 9755 2952 9742
2949 9751 2956 9760
$$711
WGUS84 KEWX 121433
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
933 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Marcos River below Luling Affecting Caldwell and Gonzales Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary
precautions to protect life and property.
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary.
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks.
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember
to turn around and do not drown.
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.
&&
TXC055-177-130756-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0013.170412T1432Z-170413T0756Z/
/LLGT2.1.ER.170412T1112Z.170412T1800Z.170412T1956Z.NO/
933 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
The flood warning continues for
the San Marcos River below Luling.
* At 8:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Palmetto State Park five miles
below Luling inundates many park facilities and roads..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Luling 11 20 22.2 Wed 09 AM 10.5 7.5 6.4 6.1 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 2964 9769 2969 9766 2964 9755 2952 9742
2949 9751 2956 9760
$$048
WGUS84 KEWX 130141
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
841 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
San Marcos River below Luling Affecting Caldwell and Gonzales 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.
&&
TXC055-177-130211-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170413T0756Z/
/LLGT2.1.ER.170412T1112Z.170412T1600Z.170412T2026Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2017
The flood warning is cancelled for
the San Marcos River below Luling.
* At 7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below bankfull by Thursday morning.
The river is expected to continue falling to 7.8 feet by Friday morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Luling 11 20 14.7 Wed 08 PM 7.8 6.8 6.5 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 2964 9769 2969 9766 2964 9755 2952 9742
2949 9751 2956 9760
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 8:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Llano | 49 min |
| Apr 10, 8:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Llano | 55 min |
| Apr 10, 9:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Llano | 4 hr |
| Apr 10, 9:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 70 min |
| Apr 10, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Llano | 62 min |
| Apr 10, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 64 min |
| Apr 10, 10:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Llano | 45 min |
| Apr 10, 10:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Llano | 3 hr |
| Apr 10, 11:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Llano | 62 min |
| Apr 10, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 29 min |
| Apr 11, 12:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 47 min |
| Apr 11, 12:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gillespie | 76 min |
| Apr 11, 12:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 62 min |
| Apr 11, 2:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 3:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 3:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Kendall, Kerr | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 3:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 47 min |
| Apr 11, 4:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kendall | 46 min |
| Apr 11, 4:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Kendall | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 4:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 48 min |
| Apr 11, 5:19 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Kendall | 116 min |
| Apr 11, 8:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet | 26 min |
| Apr 11, 9:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 44 min |
| Apr 11, 9:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Hays | 47 min |
| Apr 11, 10:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, Williamson | 52 min |
| Apr 11, 10:18 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Blanco, Hays, Travis | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 10:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 44 min |
| Apr 11, 10:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Williamson | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 10:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Hays | 35 min |
| Apr 11, 11:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Blanco | 29 min |
| Apr 11, 11:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 30 min |
| Apr 11, 11:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Lee | 26 min |
| Apr 11, 11:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Blanco, Comal, Hays | 4 hr |
| Apr 11, 11:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Hays | 29 min |
| Apr 11, 11:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Blanco, Comal, Hays, Kendall | 50 min |
| Apr 11, 11:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 49 min |
| Apr 11, 11:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Hays | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 12:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Travis | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 12:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays | 54 min |
| Apr 11, 12:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Comal | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 12:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, Fayette, Lee | 4 hr |
| Apr 11, 12:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Guadalupe | 23 min |
| Apr 11, 12:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bastrop | 49 min |
| Apr 11, 1:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe | 4 hr |
| Apr 11, 1:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe | 39 min |
| Apr 11, 1:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Guadalupe | 30 min |
| Apr 11, 1:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Llano | 40 min |
| Apr 11, 1:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe, Hays | 4 hr |
| Apr 11, 1:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Guadalupe, Wilson | 32 min |
| Apr 11, 1:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Blanco | 17 hr |
| Apr 11, 1:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 23 hr |
| Apr 11, 1:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 20 hr |
| Apr 11, 1:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 47 min |
| Apr 11, 2:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Guadalupe | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 2:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar | 4 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Travis, Williamson | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Gonzales, Guadalupe | 36 min |
| Apr 11, 2:36 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Guadalupe | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:36 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Guadalupe | 18 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 2:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Medina | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 3:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Frio | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 3:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Medina | 48 min |
| Apr 11, 3:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 43 min |
| Apr 11, 3:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Karnes | 40 min |
| Apr 11, 3:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Frio, Zavala | 42 min |
| Apr 11, 4:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | DeWitt, Gonzales, Karnes, Wilson | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 4:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Uvalde | 40 min |
| Apr 11, 4:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Maverick | 38 min |
| Apr 11, 4:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 43 min |
| Apr 11, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Dimmit | 50 min |
| Apr 11, 4:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 4:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 49 min |
| Apr 11, 5:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 44 min |
| Apr 11, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Dimmit | 39 min |
| Apr 11, 5:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Uvalde | 3 hr |
| Apr 11, 5:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Zavala | 53 min |
| Apr 11, 5:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Maverick | 49 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.