River Flood Warning 21, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Issued

Sep 8, 2018, 8:35 AM CDT (13:35 UTC)

In effect from

Sep 8, 2018, 3:45 PM CDT

Expired

Sep 9, 2018, 6:12 AM CDT

In force

14 hr

Issued by

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

Minor

County Uvalde County, TX

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Written for the forecast point Sabinal River at Sabinal (SABT2). The gauge peaked at 12.28 ft at Sep 8, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT.

Action stage

10 ft

Minor stage

12 ft

Moderate stage

16 ft

Major stage

24 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08198500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

064 
WGUS44 KEWX 081335
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
835 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

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

  Frio River...
  Sabinal 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.weather.gov/ewx.

&&

TXC463-090734-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0021.180908T2045Z-180909T1112Z/
/SABT2.1.ER.180908T2045Z.180908T2200Z.180908T2312Z.NO/
835 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Sabinal River At Sabinal.
* from this afternoon to Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 AM Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise 
  to near 12.3 feet by late this afternoon.The river will fall below flood stage
  by this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding impacts lowest secondary roads,
  crossings and low bridges..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Sabinal            10   12    3.7   Sat 07 AM   7.8   6.9   6.5   6.1   5.7


&&

LAT...LON 2962 9956 2962 9948 2914 9941 2901 9921
      2894 9925 2910 9949             

$$

TXC463-090712-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0022.180908T1357Z-180909T0712Z/
/CNCT2.1.ER.180908T1357Z.180908T1700Z.180908T1912Z.NO/
835 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Frio River At Concan.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 AM Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near
  11.6 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall below flood stage by this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding reaches camping areas near 
  Rio Frio to above concan during recreation months threatening campers, autos, 
  RV trailers, canoes and gear. Low roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous 
  to auto traffic..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Concan              7   11    7.0   Sat 07 AM   5.9   5.0   4.8   4.8   4.7


&&

LAT...LON 2951 9975 2951 9967 2943 9962 2929 9962
      2923 9971 2942 9970             

$$

TXC463-090734-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0023.180908T2052Z-180909T1305Z/
/UDET2.1.ER.180908T2052Z.180908T2300Z.180909T0105Z.NO/
835 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

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

* Flood Warning for 
  the Frio River Below Dry Frio.
* from this afternoon to Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 AM Saturday the stage was 1.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise 
  to near 12.4 feet by this evening.The river will fall below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary and primary 
  roads and low bridges..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Dry Frio           10   12    1.8   Sat 07 AM   7.5   4.3   3.9   3.7   3.6


&&

LAT...LON 2923 9971 2929 9962 2898 9917 2876 9912
      2873 9920 2893 9924             

$$

BMW

774 
WGUS84 KEWX 090326
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1026 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

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

  Nueces River Below Uvalde Affecting Uvalde County
  Sabinal At Sabinal Affecting Uvalde County
  Frio River At Concan Affecting Uvalde County
  Frio River Below Dry Frio Affecting Uvalde 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.weather.gov/ewx.

&&

TXC463-090356-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-180910T1200Z/
/UVLT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1026 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Nueces River Below Uvalde.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 10.9 feet and will
  continue to fall.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Overbank flow nine miles southwest of Uvalde reaches 
  the Farm to market 481 bridge floor and approaches..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Uvalde             10   11   10.5   Sat 09 PM   8.9   5.6   5.0   4.6   4.5


&&

LAT...LON 2913 9994 2914 9985 2885 9974 2853 9967
      2848 9975 2880 9985             

$$

TXC463-090356-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180909T1112Z/
/SABT2.1.ER.180908T2344Z.180909T0015Z.180909T0052Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Sabinal At Sabinal.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 7.7 feet by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flow extends into lowest areas of the flood plain with
  no significant damage..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Sabinal            10   12   10.7   Sat 09 PM   8.3   7.7   6.9   6.4   6.0


&&

LAT...LON 2962 9956 2962 9948 2914 9941 2901 9921
      2894 9925 2910 9949             

$$

TXC463-090356-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180909T0800Z/
/CNCT2.2.ER.180908T1422Z.180908T1530Z.180908T1639Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Frio River At Concan.
* At 10:01 PM Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 6.0 feet by Monday morning.


&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Concan              7   11    5.8   Sat 10 PM   6.5   6.0   5.3   5.0   4.8


&&

LAT...LON 2951 9975 2951 9967 2943 9962 2929 9962
      2923 9971 2942 9970             

$$

TXC463-090356-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-180909T1305Z/
/UDET2.1.ER.180908T1907Z.180908T2145Z.180909T0017Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Frio River Below Dry Frio.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.8 feet by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Overbank conditions. No significant impact..

&& 

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    Day Time   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu
 Dry Frio           10   12    9.5   Sat 09 PM   7.4   5.8   4.7   4.2   3.9


&&

LAT...LON 2923 9971 2929 9962 2898 9917 2876 9912
      2873 9920 2893 9924             

$$

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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.