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River Flood Warning 38, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

October 14, 2021Bexar County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 14, 2021, 8:23 AM CDT for Bexar County, Texas. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 14, 2021, 8:23 AM CDT (13:23 UTC)
Expired: Oct 14, 2021, 3:03 PM CDT
In force: 7 hr
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

County Bexar County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Leon Creek at I-35S near San Antonio (LKST2). The gauge peaked at 17.81 ft at Oct 14, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 15 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08181480, 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.

489 
WGUS44 KEWX 141323
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
823 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

  Leon Creek At Leon Creek  -I-35 affecting Bexar County.

For the San Antonio River...including Leon Creek - I-35...Moderate 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 615 PM CDT.

&&


TXC029-142315-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0038.211014T1323Z-211014T2312Z/
/LKST2.2.ER.211014T1229Z.211014T1315Z.211014T1712Z.NO/
823 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the Leon Creek At Leon Creek - I-35.
* From this morning to this evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 2.9 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Camargo Park near Nelson Wolff Stadium will 
  begin to see water entering the park in areas that are close to 
  the creek. Primary and  secondary roads and bridges will begin to 
  see flooding from above Kelly USA to below I-35. Flow approaches 
  horse barns and homes below Kelly USA.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 
  feet on 07/22/2007.

&&


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

Leon Creek
Leon Creek - I-3 15.0  16.8  Thu 8 am CDT 3.6   3.2   3.1          





&&

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

$$

HAMPSHIRE

3 follow-up statements

237 
WGUS84 KEWX 141329
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
829 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

  Leon Creek At Leon Creek  -I-35 affecting Bexar County.

For the San Antonio River...including Leon Creek - 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 615 PM CDT.

&&


TXC029-142315-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211014T2312Z/
/LKST2.2.ER.211014T1229Z.211014T1315Z.211014T1712Z.NO/
829 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leon Creek At Leon Creek - I-35.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 2.9 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Camargo Park near Nelson Wolff Stadium will 
  begin to see water entering the park in areas that are close to 
  the creek. Primary and  secondary roads and bridges will begin to 
  see flooding from above Kelly USA to below I-35. Flow approaches 
  horse barns and homes below Kelly USA.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 
  feet on 07/22/2007.

&&


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

Leon Creek
Leon Creek - I-3 15.0  16.8  Thu 8 am CDT 3.6   3.2   3.1          





&&

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

$$

HAMPSHIRE

087 
WGUS84 KEWX 141908
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
208 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

  Leon Creek At Leon Creek  -I-35 affecting Bexar County.

For the San Antonio River...including Leon Creek - I-35...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CDT.

&&


TXC029-150215-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211015T0208Z/
/LKST2.2.ER.211014T1229Z.211014T1445Z.211014T2008Z.NO/
208 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leon Creek At Leon Creek - I-35.
* Until late this evening.
* At 1:46 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 15.1 feet late this afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding in the floodplain that 
  will begin to approach primary and secondary roads and low bridges 
  above Kelly USA to below I-35. Water may begin to approach homes 
  in the lowest areas from near Nelson Wolff Stadium to I-35.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 
  feet on 07/16/1990.

&&


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

Leon Creek
Leon Creek - I-3 15.0  14.6  Thu 1 pm CDT 3.7   3.1   3.0          





&&

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

$$

MORRIS

363 
WGUS84 KEWX 142003
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
303 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

  Leon Creek At Leon Creek  -I-35 affecting Bexar County.

TXC029-142115-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211014T2003Z/
/LKST2.2.ER.211014T1229Z.211014T1445Z.211014T2008Z.NO/
303 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Leon Creek At Leon Creek - I-35.
* At 1:46 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 15.1 feet late this afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.

&&


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

Leon Creek
Leon Creek - I-3 15.0  14.6  Thu 1 pm CDT 3.6   3.1   3.0          





&&

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

$$

MORRIS

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 13, 7:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Kendall	46 min
Oct 13, 7:53 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bandera, Kendall, Kerr	3 hr
Oct 13, 8:05 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EWX	Blanco, Comal, Kendall	25 min
Oct 13, 8:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Williamson	39 min
Oct 13, 8:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Comal, Hays	47 min
Oct 13, 8:35 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Blanco	3 hr
Oct 13, 8:55 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Blanco, Kendall	6 hr
Oct 13, 9:25 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bexar, Comal, Hays	3 hr
Oct 13, 9:49 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Bexar, Comal	3 hr
Oct 13, 9:55 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Travis	3 hr
Oct 13, 10:24 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Williamson	3 hr
Oct 13, 10:38 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Hays, Travis	3 hr
Oct 13, 10:52 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Blanco, Hays	3 hr
Oct 13, 11:00 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Hays	6 hr
Oct 13, 11:49 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bastrop, Travis, Williamson	4 hr
Oct 13, 11:59 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe	4 hr
Oct 14, 12:46 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays	10 hr
Oct 14, 12:57 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Hays	4 hr
Oct 14, 1:04 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar, Comal	4 hr
Oct 14, 1:11 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Wilson	3 hr
Oct 14, 1:50 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Comal, Guadalupe	7 hr
Oct 14, 2:04 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Gonzales	41 min
Oct 14, 2:39 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Gonzales	51 min
Oct 14, 2:48 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	EWX	Gonzales, Lavaca	27 min
Oct 14, 3:11 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Comal, Guadalupe	4 hr
Oct 14, 3:17 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Bastrop, Fayette, Lee	3 hr
Oct 14, 3:19 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	EWX	Gonzales, Lavaca	26 min
Oct 14, 3:39 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	EWX	Fayette, Gonzales, Lavaca	36 min
Oct 14, 3:42 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Lavaca, Wilson	7 hr
Oct 14, 4:13 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe	3 hr
Oct 14, 4:24 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Fayette, Gonzales, Lavaca	66 min
Oct 14, 5:07 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	Fayette	5 hr
Oct 14, 5:10 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Lavaca	21 min
Oct 14, 5:36 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Caldwell, Hays	8 hr
Oct 14, 5:36 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Caldwell, Gonzales	38 hr
Oct 14, 6:27 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	EWX	DeWitt, Karnes, Lavaca	6 hr
Oct 14, 7:15 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Travis	6 hr
Oct 14, 7:19 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Gonzales	3 days
Oct 14, 7:52 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Guadalupe	3 hr
Oct 14, 8:28 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	21 hr
Oct 14, 8:28 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar, Wilson	29 hr
Oct 14, 8:29 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	12 hr
Oct 14, 9:10 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	DeWitt	3 days
Oct 14, 9:11 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	DeWitt	5 days
Oct 14, 10:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Karnes, Wilson	33 hr
Oct 14, 10:55 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Karnes	45 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.