River Flood Warning 3, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Issued

Feb 20, 2017, 9:58 AM CST (15:58 UTC)

In effect from

Feb 21, 2017, 3:00 PM CST

Expired

Feb 22, 2017, 9:36 AM CST

In force

19 hr

Issued by

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

Minor

Counties Karnes County, TX, Wilson County, TX

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Written for the forecast point San Antonio River near Floresville (FLVT2). The gauge peaked at 25.99 ft at Feb 21, 2017, 5:00 PM CST.

Action stage

21 ft

Minor stage

27 ft

Moderate stage

33 ft

Major stage

42 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08183200, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

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


$$

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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.