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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Feb 20, 2017, 1:17 AM CST for Bexar County, Wilson County, Texas. It took effect at Feb 20, 2017, 9:54 AM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2017, 1:17 AM CST (07:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2017, 9:54 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2017, 8:15 PM CST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Bexar County, TX, Wilson County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point San Antonio River at Elmendorf (ELMT2). The gauge peaked at 36.60 ft at Feb 20, 2017, 11:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 33 ft
- Minor stage
- 35 ft
- Moderate stage
- 39 ft
- Major stage
- 48 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08181800, 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.
608
WGUS44 KEWX 200717
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
117 AM CST MON FEB 20 2017
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
San Antonio 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.
&&
TXC029-493-210117-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0002.170220T2125Z-170222T0215Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.170220T2125Z.170221T0600Z.170221T1415Z.NO/
117 AM CST MON FEB 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* From Monday afternoon to Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:30 AM Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Monday afternoon and continue to rise
to near 37.5 feet early Tuesday morning.The river will fall below flood
stage by late Tuesday morning.
* 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 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Elmendorf 33 35 14.4 Mon 12 AM 24.3 35.9 20.7 15.0 14.4
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$4 follow-up statements
293
WGUS44 KEWX 201558
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
958 AM CST MON FEB 20 2017
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
San Antonio 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.
&&
TXC029-493-210958-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0002.170220T1554Z-170222T0430Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.170220T1325Z.170221T0000Z.170221T1630Z.NO/
958 AM CST MON FEB 20 2017
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The flood warning continues for the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 39.2 feet by this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late morning.
* 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 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Elmendorf 33 35 36.4 Mon 09 AM 36.8 20.8 14.3 13.8 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
TXC255-493-210958-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0003.170221T2100Z-170222T1536Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.170221T2100Z.170222T0000Z.170222T0336Z.UU/
958 AM CST MON FEB 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Monday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and continue to rise
to near 27.3 feet by tomorrow evening.The river will fall below flood stage by
tomorrow late evening.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Floresville 21 27 7.5 Mon 09 AM 24.8 25.4 11.6 8.7 8.0
&&
LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811
$$564
WGUS84 KEWX 201924
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
124 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River near Floresville Affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary
precautions to protect life and property.
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary.
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks.
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember
to turn around and do not drown.
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.
&&
TXC029-493-211324-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170221T1821Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.170220T1325Z.170220T1645Z.170221T0621Z.NO/
124 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017
The flood warning continues for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At 12:30 PM Monday the stage was 36.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after
midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and pastureland
below San Antonio to below Floresville..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Elmendorf 33 35 36.5 Mon 12 PM 33.4 20.8 16.0 14.9 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
TXC255-493-201954-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170222T1536Z/
/FLVT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
124 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017
The flood warning is cancelled for
the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* At 1:00 PM Monday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 24.2 feet tomorrow early
afternoon.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Floresville 21 27 8.2 Mon 01 PM 23.5 22.6 11.9 9.5 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811
$$004
WGUS84 KEWX 210413
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1013 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary
precautions to protect life and property.
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary.
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks.
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember
to turn around and do not drown.
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.
&&
TXC029-493-212213-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170222T0325Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.170220T1325Z.170220T1645Z.170221T1525Z.NO/
1013 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017
The flood warning continues for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At 9:30 PM Monday the stage was 35.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain steady near 35.8 feet before dropping below
flood stage by 10 AM Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and pastureland
below San Antonio to below Floresville..
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Elmendorf 33 35 35.8 Mon 09 PM 35.8 21.9 16.6 15.1 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
BMW454
WGUS84 KEWX 211800
FLSEWX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1200 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf Affecting Bexar and Wilson 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.
&&
TXC029-493-211830-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170222T0325Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.170220T1325Z.170220T1645Z.170221T0707Z.NO/
1200 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017
The flood warning is cancelled for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At 11:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 28.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 16.7 feet by tomorrow morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Elmendorf 33 35 28.6 Tue 11 AM 16.7 15.7 14.5 13.5 13.6
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 6:03 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Edwards, Kinney, Maverick | 3 hr |
| Feb 19, 6:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Edwards, Kinney | 46 min |
| Feb 19, 6:33 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney | 42 min |
| Feb 19, 7:08 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney, Maverick | 52 min |
| Feb 19, 7:15 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 45 min |
| Feb 19, 7:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Edwards, Real | 55 min |
| Feb 19, 7:42 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Kinney, Maverick | 3 hr |
| Feb 19, 7:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Edwards, Kerr, Real | 33 min |
| Feb 19, 8:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Dimmit, Kinney, Maverick, Uvalde, Zavala | 39 min |
| Feb 19, 8:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 51 min |
| Feb 19, 8:13 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kerr, Real | 62 min |
| Feb 19, 8:42 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bandera, Frio, Medina | 48 min |
| Feb 19, 9:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Medina | 50 min |
| Feb 19, 9:31 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall and 1 more | 59 min |
| Feb 19, 10:16 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar | 3 hr |
| Feb 19, 10:26 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Karnes, Wilson | 64 min |
| Feb 19, 10:31 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, Williamson | 59 min |
| Feb 19, 10:34 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson | 40 min |
| Feb 19, 10:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe | 36 min |
| Feb 19, 10:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Wilson | 42 min |
| Feb 19, 11:01 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Kendall | 119 min |
| Feb 19, 11:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe | 13 min |
| Feb 19, 11:22 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, Williamson | 113 min |
| Feb 19, 11:26 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 4 hr |
| Feb 19, 11:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis | 46 min |
| Feb 19, 11:31 PM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays | 29 min |
| Feb 19, 11:38 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet, Travis, Williamson | 37 min |
| Feb 19, 11:40 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays, Travis | 2 hr |
| Feb 19, 11:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis | 37 min |
| Feb 20, 12:05 AM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Travis | 25 min |
| Feb 20, 12:19 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Travis, Williamson | 116 min |
| Feb 20, 12:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee, Travis, Williamson | 53 min |
| Feb 20, 12:23 AM CST | Tornado Warning | EWX | Williamson | 22 min |
| Feb 20, 12:40 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Fayette, Gonzales | 50 min |
| Feb 20, 1:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Fayette, Lavaca, Lee | 44 min |
| Feb 20, 1:38 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, DeWitt, Fayette, Lavaca, Lee | 112 min |
| Feb 20, 1:48 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Fayette, Lavaca | 42 min |
| Feb 20, 2:02 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | EWX | DeWitt, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Wilson | 73 min |
| Feb 20, 2:20 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Atascosa, Guadalupe, Karnes, Wilson | 115 min |
| Feb 20, 2:53 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Travis and 1 more | 112 min |
| Feb 20, 3:14 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar | 106 min |
| Feb 20, 3:35 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, DeWitt, Fayette, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee | 3 hr |
| Feb 20, 9:58 AM CST | River Flood Warning | EWX | Karnes, Wilson | 48 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.