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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at May 8, 2019, 2:43 PM CDT for Blanco County, Texas. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2019, 2:43 PM CDT (19:43 UTC)
- Expired
- May 9, 2019, 4:54 AM CDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Blanco County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Blanco River at Blanco (BRBT2).
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
845
WGUS44 KEWX 081943
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
243 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued
a flood warning for the...
Blanco...Little Blanco 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. If actual rainfall varies from forecast
values, forecast river stages will change.
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.
&&
TXC031-090954-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0021.190508T1943Z-190509T0954Z/
/BRBT2.2.ER.190508T1850Z.190508T2000Z.190508T2154Z.UU/
243 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Blanco At Blanco.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by late this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 24feet...Blanco State park will experience flooding.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Blanco 14 18 18.4 Wed 02 PM 13.7 13.2 13.1 13.0 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3007 9845 3012 9844 3011 9832 3005 9820
2999 9823 3005 9834
$$
TXC031-209-090947-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0022.190508T1943Z-190509T0947Z/
/LBFT2.2.ER.190508T1825Z.190508T2000Z.190508T2147Z.UU/
243 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Blanco River At FM 32 near Fischer.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.2 feet by late this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water begins to approach FM 32 roadway.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
FM 32 near Fisch 8 12 16.5 Wed 02 PM 6.4 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 2999 9834 3004 9835 3007 9826 3005 9820
3001 9826
$$1 follow-up statement
749
WGUS84 KEWX 082118
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
Blanco At Blanco Affecting Blanco County
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Blanco River At Fischer Store Rd near Fischer Affecting Hays County
Little Blanco River At FM 32 near Fischer Affecting Blanco and Hays Counties
Blanco River At Wimberley Affecting Hays County
Blanco River At San Marcos Affecting Caldwell and Hays 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. If actual rainfall varies from forecast
values, the forecast river stages will change.
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.
&&
TXC209-091205-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0023.190508T2300Z-190509T1205Z/
/BFST2.1.ER.190508T2300Z.190508T2300Z.190509T0005Z.UU/
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The flood warning continues for
the Blanco River At Fischer Store Rd near Fischer.
* At 4:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...brief rise to above flood stage this evening and crest to near
17.2 feet late this evening. The river will fall below flood stage before
midnight.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Roadways and low bridges along the river are flooded.
Vehicles cannot pass. Livestock can be stranded.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Fischer Store Rd 12 17 12.9 Wed 04 PM 9.0 6.2 5.4 5.1 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 2999 9823 3005 9820 3001 9811 2995 9812
$$
TXC031-082148-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190509T0954Z/
/BRBT2.1.ER.190508T1850Z.190508T1900Z.190508T1914Z.UU/
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The flood warning is cancelled for
the Blanco At Blanco.
* At 3:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is below flood stage and will continue to fall to 13.6 feet
by tomorrow morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Blanco 14 18 16.8 Wed 03 PM 13.6 13.1 13.0 13.0 12.9
&&
LAT...LON 3007 9845 3012 9844 3011 9832 3005 9820
2999 9823 3005 9834
$$
TXC031-209-091015-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190509T1015Z/
/LBFT2.1.ER.190508T1825Z.190508T1915Z.190508T2215Z.UU/
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The flood warning continues for
the Little Blanco River At FM 32 near Fischer.
* At 4:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding continues.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by early this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Lowest bridges and roadways along the river will begin
to flood.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
FM 32 near Fisch 8 12 11.3 Wed 04 PM 6.3 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 2999 9834 3004 9835 3007 9826 3005 9820
3001 9826
$$
TXC209-091517-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0024.190508T2342Z-190509T1535Z/
/WMBT2.1.ER.190508T2342Z.190509T0100Z.190509T0335Z.NO/
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The flood warning continues for
the Blanco River At Wimberley.
* At 4:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near
15.9 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by late
tonight.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Water recreation in the Blanco river is dangerous from
above Blanco to the San Marcos river confluence. Secondary roads and bridges
in the flood plain are flooded and dangerous. Much of Dudley Johnson park at
Five Mile Dam is flooded.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Wimberley 10 13 8.9 Wed 04 PM 9.2 6.6 5.9 5.6 5.5
&&
LAT...LON 2995 9812 3001 9811 3001 9791 2991 9786
2988 9794 2994 9797
$$
TXC055-209-091517-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.190509T0301Z-190510T0230Z/
/BSMT2.1.ER.190509T0301Z.190509T0500Z.190509T1430Z.UU/
418 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019
The flood warning continues for
the Blanco River At San Marcos.
* At 3:40 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 22.4
feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by
tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Lowest homes are threatened. Water beings to cut off
secondary roads near the river.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:
BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM
Location STG STG STG Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
San Marcos 13 18 10.3 Wed 04 PM 18.6 13.9 12.0 11.2 10.9
&&
LAT...LON 2988 9794 2991 9786 2984 9781 2969 9766
2964 9769 2980 9788
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 7:51 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 3 hr |
| May 7, 7:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Travis | 38 min |
| May 7, 8:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet | 45 min |
| May 7, 8:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 44 min |
| May 7, 8:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 3 hr |
| May 7, 9:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Travis | 5 hr |
| May 7, 9:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis and 1 more | 21 hr |
| May 8, 4:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 32 min |
| May 8, 4:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Real | 47 min |
| May 8, 5:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Kerr, Real | 66 min |
| May 8, 6:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr | 57 min |
| May 8, 7:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal | 41 min |
| May 8, 7:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gillespie | 23 min |
| May 8, 7:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 47 min |
| May 8, 8:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Edwards | 66 min |
| May 8, 9:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kerr | 40 min |
| May 8, 9:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet | 51 min |
| May 8, 9:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Burnet, Llano | 18 min |
| May 8, 9:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gillespie, Kerr, Llano | 48 min |
| May 8, 10:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr | 59 min |
| May 8, 10:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr | 3 hr |
| May 8, 10:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet | 48 min |
| May 8, 10:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis | 61 min |
| May 8, 11:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Blanco, Comal, Kendall | 59 min |
| May 8, 11:40 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Blanco, Kendall | 6 hr |
| May 8, 11:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 32 min |
| May 8, 12:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Hays | 6 hr |
| May 8, 12:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 6 hr |
| May 8, 12:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 2 min |
| May 8, 12:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 48 min |
| May 8, 12:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Blanco | 30 hr |
| May 8, 1:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Travis | 26 hr |
| May 8, 2:43 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Blanco, Hays | 14 hr |
| May 8, 3:06 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 17 hr |
| May 8, 3:06 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 20 hr |
| May 8, 3:06 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Hays | 29 hr |
| May 8, 3:09 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Caldwell, Gonzales | 37 hr |
| May 8, 3:18 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Hays | 13 hr |
| May 8, 3:18 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Travis | 17 hr |
| May 8, 6:53 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Williamson | 9 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.