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River Flood Warning 25, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

July 6, 2021Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 6, 2021, 4:56 PM CDT for Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas. It took effect at Jul 7, 2021, 4:41 PM CDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2021, 4:56 PM CDT (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 7, 2021, 4:41 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 7:03 AM CDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Karnes County, TX, Wilson County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point San Antonio River near Floresville (FLVT2). The gauge peaked at 27.94 ft at Jul 8, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT.

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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.

The text

As transmitted.

628 
WGUS44 KEWX 062156
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
456 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued 
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including Elmendorf, Floresville...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-071000-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0025.210707T2141Z-210709T2248Z/
/FLVT2.2.ER.210707T2141Z.210708T1000Z.210709T1048Z.UU/
456 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
* At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 33.8 feet early Thursday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Secondary roads near the floodplain may 
  become flooded and impassable. Extensive flooding occurs in lowest 
  portions of Floresville City Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.5 
  feet on 09/28/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (5 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  4.8   Tue 4 pm CDT 27.4  32.3  21.1         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

HAMPSHIRE
10 follow-up statements
974 
WGUS84 KEWX 070243
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
943 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf, 
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 945 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-071445-
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/FLVT2.2.ER.210707T2028Z.210708T1300Z.210709T1748Z.UU/
943 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From Wednesday afternoon to early Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 35.9 feet Thursday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (10 pm CDT)    
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  5.4   Tue 9 pm CDT 33.2  33.5  21.7         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

CP
129 
WGUS84 KEWX 070844
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
344 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Leon Creek At I-35 affecting Bexar County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

  Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.

For the San Antonio River...including I-35, Elmendorf, Floresville, 
Hwy 72 nr Runge...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Medina River...including Somerset, Hwy 281...Moderate 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued later this morning.

&&


TXC029-070945-
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/LKST2.3.ER.210706T1832Z.210706T2115Z.210707T0512Z.NO/
344 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Leon Creek At I-35 has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Leon Creek At I-35.
* At 3:16 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.7 feet early Monday 
  morning.

&&


          Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 am CDT)     
Location  Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Leon Creek
I-35      15.0  12.0  Wed 3 am CDT 4.5   3.0   2.9          





&&

LAT...LON 2946 9869 2950 9867 2942 9856 2926 9847
      2926 9856 2941 9864

$$

TXC029-493-072045-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210708T1233Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.210707T0621Z.210707T1400Z.210708T0033Z.NO/
344 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 2:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 2:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 36.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0 feet 
  late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this 
  evening.
* 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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0 
  feet on 10/11/1984.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  36.0  Wed 2 am CDT 26.5  16.9  13.3         





&&

LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
      2911 9820 2918 9826

$$

TXC029-072045-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210708T0212Z/
/SAAT2.2.ER.210706T2327Z.210707T0415Z.210707T1412Z.NO/
344 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* Until late this evening.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 27.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 3.5 feet early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Major flooding puts the Farm to Market 1937 
  bridge floor under eight feet of water. Flow approaches homes 
  downstream near Losoya. Livestock are cut off and potentiallly 
  drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3 
  feet on 11/17/2004.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Medina River
Hwy 281     20.0  26.1  Wed 3 am CDT 7.0   5.4   3.9          





&&

LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838

$$

TXC255-493-072045-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.210707T1753Z-210709T2100Z/
/FLVT2.2.ER.210707T1753Z.210708T1100Z.210709T0900Z.UU/
344 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From this afternoon to Friday afternoon.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 35.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.5 
  feet on 09/28/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  12.3  Wed 3 am CDT 34.7  27.0  13.4         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

OB
267 
WGUS84 KEWX 071350
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
850 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

  Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  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.
For the Medina River...including Bandera, Somerset, LaCoste, Hwy 
281...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

&&


TXC029-493-080200-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210708T1240Z/
/ELMT2.2.ER.210707T0621Z.210707T1330Z.210708T0040Z.NO/
850 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 39.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river cresting currently and is expected to fall 
  below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 11.2 feet 
  Monday 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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.1 
  feet on 12/22/1991.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (9 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  39.4  Wed 8 am CDT 22.1  15.2  12.4         





&&

LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
      2911 9820 2918 9826

$$

TXC029-080200-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210708T0236Z/
/SAAT2.2.ER.210706T2327Z.210707T0415Z.210707T1436Z.NO/
850 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* Until late this evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 27.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested yesterday and is rapidly falling. It 
  will fall below flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to 
  Market 1937 bridge floor.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 
  feet on 05/24/2015.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (9 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Medina River
Hwy 281     20.0  21.0  Wed 8 am CDT 4.5   4.0   3.7          





&&

LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838

$$

TXC255-493-080200-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.210707T2255Z-210709T0915Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210707T2255Z.210708T0900Z.210708T2115Z.UU/
850 AM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From this afternoon to early Friday morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 31.4 feet late tonight. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Secondary roads near the floodplain may 
  become flooded and impassable. Extensive flooding occurs in lowest 
  portions of Floresville City Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 
  feet on 08/23/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (9 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  16.6  Wed 8 am CDT 30.7  13.4  7.0          





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

AAT
547 
WGUS84 KEWX 071932
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
232 PM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  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...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-080745-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.210708T0036Z-210709T1317Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210708T0036Z.210708T0900Z.210709T0117Z.UU/
232 PM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From this evening to Friday morning.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 32.8 feet late tonight. It will then fall 
  below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Secondary roads near the floodplain may 
  become flooded and impassable. Extensive flooding occurs in lowest 
  portions of Floresville City Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.5 
  feet on 09/28/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (3 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  19.7  Wed 2 pm CDT 30.3  10.5  6.7          





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

KCW
184 
WGUS44 KEWX 080204
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
904 PM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  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...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-081415-
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904 PM CDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight to crest at 33.3 feet late tomorrow morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Secondary roads near the floodplain may 
  become flooded and impassable. Extensive flooding occurs in lowest 
  portions of Floresville City Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.5 
  feet on 09/28/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (9 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  22.4  Wed 8 pm CDT 30.4  16.1  10.5         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

CP
947 
WGUS84 KEWX 080715
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
215 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

  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...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 315 AM CDT.

&&


TXC029-493-080815-
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/ELMT2.2.ER.210707T0621Z.210707T1645Z.210708T0236Z.NO/
215 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning for the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* At 1:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.2 feet early 
  Tuesday morning.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  31.2  Thu 1 am CDT 18.0  18.0  12.6         





&&

LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
      2911 9820 2918 9826

$$

TXC255-493-081915-
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215 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 2:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  this morning to a crest of 30.9 feet this afternoon. It will then 
  fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 
  feet on 08/23/2016.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  25.4  Thu 2 am CDT 27.1  16.6  12.6         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

TXC175-255-081915-
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215 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* From Friday morning to late Saturday morning.
* At 1:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 28.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Minor flooding of farmland occurs in lowest 
  portions of the floodplain.
* Flood History...No available flood history.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge  27.0  12.7  Thu 1 am CDT 24.0  26.3  14.4         





&&

LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772

$$

RUNYEN
806 
WGUS84 KEWX 081313
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
813 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  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...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-090115-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210709T1524Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210708T1104Z.210708T1900Z.210709T0324Z.UU/
813 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.5 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 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 27.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 
  feet on 11/01/2015.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  27.5  Thu 8 am CDT 21.9  13.4  9.6          





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

TXC175-255-090115-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0027.210709T1800Z-210711T0807Z/
/SRRT2.1.ER.210709T1800Z.210710T0600Z.210710T2007Z.UU/
813 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* From Friday afternoon to early Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Friday afternoon to a crest of 29.3 feet early Saturday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Hwy 72 nr Runge  27.0  16.5  Thu 7 am CDT 25.1  29.3  19.8         





&&

LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2878 9764 2872 9772

$$

AAT
350 
WGUS84 KEWX 082033
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
333 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including at Loop 13, Elmendorf, 
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 
stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-090845-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210709T1120Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210708T1104Z.210708T1745Z.210708T2320Z.UU/
333 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.8 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 3:00 PM CDT Thursday was 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 5.9 feet Tuesday afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 
  feet on 11/01/2015.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  27.8  Thu 3 pm CDT 15.6  11.8  9.8          





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

CP
813 
WGUS84 KEWX 090039
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
739 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including at Loop 13, Elmendorf, 
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 nr Runge...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 Friday morning at 745 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-091245-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210709T1234Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210708T1104Z.210708T1745Z.210709T0034Z.UU/
739 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Tuesday evening.
* Flood History...No available flood history.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  27.1  Thu 7 pm CDT 14.3  13.3  11.5         





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

CP
737 
WGUS84 KEWX 091203
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
703 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

TXC255-493-091315-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210709T1203Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210708T1104Z.210708T1745Z.210709T0015Z.UU/
703 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...The Flood Warning for the San Antonio River near Floresville has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 21.1 feet this morning. It will 
  then fall to 10.9 feet and begin rising again early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will rise to 13.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will 
  then fall again and remain below flood stage.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

San Antonio River
Floresville      27.0  20.6  Fri 6 am CDT 11.2  13.4  9.9          





&&

LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811

$$

HAMPSHIRE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 5, 7:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Kerr3 hr
Jul 6, 4:43 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Comal, Kendall3 hr
Jul 6, 6:06 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Medina3 hr
Jul 6, 6:39 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBexar5 hr
Jul 6, 6:47 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXAtascosa3 hr
Jul 6, 10:15 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar22 hr
Jul 6, 10:34 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXGillespie3 hr
Jul 6, 2:47 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar20 hr
Jul 6, 4:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBexar, Wilson42 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.