Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 19, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Jun 3, 2021, 8:23 PM CDT for Goliad County, Karnes County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 4, 2021, 4:32 AM CDT. It was in force for 57 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2021, 8:23 PM CDT (01:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 4, 2021, 4:32 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 6, 2021, 1:26 PM CDT
- In force
- 57 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Goliad County, TX, Karnes County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:27 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 San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge (SRRT2). The gauge peaked at 36.39 ft at Jun 5, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 22 ft
- Minor stage
- 27 ft
- Moderate stage
- 31 ft
- Major stage
- 39 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08188060, 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.
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WGUS44 KEWX 040123
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
823 PM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including Hwy 72 near Runge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.
&&
TXC175-255-041330-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0019.210604T1032Z-210607T0600Z/
/SRRT2.1.ER.210604T1032Z.210604T1800Z.210606T1800Z.UU/
823 PM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* From late tonight to early Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 29.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Flooding spreads across the wide flood
plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened.
Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the
floodplain.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 16.3 Thu 7 pm CDT 29.6 28.8 26.2
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
PLATT9 follow-up statements
940
WGUS84 KEWX 040932
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
432 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon.
&&
TXC175-255-042145-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.210604T0932Z-210607T0600Z/
/SRRT2.1.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0600Z.210606T1800Z.UU/
432 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* From early this morning to early Monday morning.
* At 4:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 AM CDT Friday was 27.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Flooding spreads across the wide flood
plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened.
Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the
floodplain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.2
feet on 11/02/2015.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 27.9 Fri 4 am CDT 30.6 27.9 24.3
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
MO524
WGUS44 KEWX 041124
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
624 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
TXC175-255-042330-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210608T1312Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0000Z.210608T0112Z.UU/
624 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 6:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 AM CDT Friday was 30.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 30.0 feet and then begin rising
this morning. It will then rise again to 33.0 feet this evening.
It will fall to 30.3 feet and then begin rising tomorrow evening.
It will then rise again to 30.4 feet early Sunday morning. It will
fall below flood stage Monday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.2
feet on 11/02/2015.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 30.1 Fri 6 am CDT 31.4 30.2 28.5
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
MO599
WGUS84 KEWX 041313
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
813 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.
&&
TXC175-255-050115-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210608T1312Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0000Z.210608T0112Z.UU/
813 AM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 31.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 AM CDT Friday was 30.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to crest at 33.5 feet this evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.2
feet on 11/02/2015.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 30.1 Fri 6 am CDT 32.4 31.5 28.9
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
CP440
WGUS84 KEWX 041844
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
144 PM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
&&
TXC175-255-050645-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210608T1312Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0000Z.210608T0112Z.UU/
144 PM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 33.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest of near 35
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall to below flood stage
Monday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.2
feet on 11/02/2015.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 30.1 Fri 6 am CDT 34.6 31.8 25.7
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
CP946
WGUS84 KEWX 050200
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
900 PM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.
&&
TXC175-255-051400-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210608T0051Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0600Z.210607T1251Z.UU/
900 PM CDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 35.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 35.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.9 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 35.9 Fri 8 pm CDT 33.3 30.1 24.5
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
BF356
WGUS84 KEWX 051317
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
817 AM CDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf,
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.
&&
TXC175-255-060130-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210607T1738Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0645Z.210607T0538Z.UU/
817 AM CDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 36.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM CDT Saturday was 36.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Monday morning and continue falling to 14.0 feet Thursday morning.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 36.0 Sat 7 am CDT 30.9 24.8 17.5
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
BRADY969
WGUS84 KEWX 060208
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
908 PM CDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
For the San Antonio River...including Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.
&&
TXC175-255-061415-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210607T1528Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0645Z.210607T0328Z.UU/
908 PM CDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until late Monday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 34.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 35.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 13.6 feet Thursday
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.2
feet on 11/02/2015.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 34.0 Sat 8 pm CDT 28.1 20.2 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
OB800
WGUS84 KEWX 061312
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
812 AM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon or evening.
&&
TXC175-255-070115-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210607T0528Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0645Z.210606T1728Z.UU/
812 AM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 29.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM CDT Sunday was 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 13.6 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Flooding spreads across the wide flood
plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened.
Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the
floodplain.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 29.9 Sun 7 am CDT 20.2 16.3 14.6
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
BRADY876
WGUS84 KEWX 061826
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
126 PM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad
Counties.
TXC175-255-061930-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210606T1826Z/
/SRRT2.2.ER.210604T0831Z.210605T0645Z.210606T1700Z.UU/
126 PM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.4 feet early Friday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge 27.0 26.2 Sun 1 pm CDT 19.1 15.5 13.9
&&
LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772
$$
BRADYThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 8:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 52 min |
| Jun 3, 9:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | DeWitt | 35 hr |
| Jun 4, 4:33 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Karnes, Wilson | 17 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.