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

May 8, 2019Blanco County, Texas

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.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 7, 7:51 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXTravis, Williamson3 hr
May 7, 7:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXTravis38 min
May 7, 8:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet45 min
May 7, 8:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXWilliamson44 min
May 7, 8:48 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXHays3 hr
May 7, 9:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXTravis5 hr
May 7, 9:54 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis and 1 more21 hr
May 8, 4:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal32 min
May 8, 4:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal47 min
May 8, 5:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Kerr, Real66 min
May 8, 6:33 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr57 min
May 8, 7:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXComal41 min
May 8, 7:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGillespie23 min
May 8, 7:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde47 min
May 8, 8:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards66 min
May 8, 9:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKerr40 min
May 8, 9:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet51 min
May 8, 9:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBurnet, Llano18 min
May 8, 9:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGillespie, Kerr, Llano48 min
May 8, 10:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr59 min
May 8, 10:07 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXGillespie, Kendall, Kerr3 hr
May 8, 10:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet48 min
May 8, 10:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis61 min
May 8, 11:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBlanco, Comal, Kendall59 min
May 8, 11:40 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Kendall6 hr
May 8, 11:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXTravis, Williamson32 min
May 8, 12:16 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXComal, Hays6 hr
May 8, 12:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXTravis, Williamson6 hr
May 8, 12:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXTravis, Williamson2 min
May 8, 12:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXTravis, Williamson48 min
May 8, 12:55 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBlanco30 hr
May 8, 1:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXTravis26 hr
May 8, 2:43 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBlanco, Hays14 hr
May 8, 3:06 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXHays17 hr
May 8, 3:06 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXHays20 hr
May 8, 3:06 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXCaldwell, Hays29 hr
May 8, 3:09 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXCaldwell, Gonzales37 hr
May 8, 3:18 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXHays13 hr
May 8, 3:18 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXTravis17 hr
May 8, 6:53 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXWilliamson9 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.