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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 1, 2021Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at May 1, 2021, 9:48 PM CDT for Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas. It took effect at May 2, 2021, 4:20 PM CDT. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 1, 2021, 9:48 PM CDT (02:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2021, 4:20 PM CDT
Expired
May 4, 2021, 9:08 AM CDT
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

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 02:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point San Antonio River near Floresville (FLVT2).

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.

845 
WGUS44 KEWX 020248
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
948 PM CDT Sat May 1 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 I-35, at Loop 13, Elmendorf, 
Floresville, near Falls City, Hwy 72 near 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 Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-021500-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0004.210502T2120Z-210504T1100Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T2120Z.210503T1000Z.210503T2300Z.UU/
948 PM CDT Sat May 1 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon to 28.7 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall 
  below flood stage Monday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 
  feet on 11/01/2015.


&&

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

$$

PLATT
6 follow-up statements
477 
WGUS84 KEWX 020845
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
345 AM CDT Sun May 2 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 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 this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-022045-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0004.210502T2200Z-210504T0700Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T2200Z.210503T1000Z.210503T1900Z.UU/
345 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From this afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this 
  afternoon to 27.8 feet late tonight. It will then fall to 27.7 
  feet and begin rising again late tonight. It will rise to 27.8 
  feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 
  feet on 11/01/2015.


&&

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

$$

HAMPSHIRE
227 
WGUS84 KEWX 021340
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
840 AM CDT Sun May 2 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 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 this evening at 845 PM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-030145-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0004.210502T2200Z-210504T0700Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T2200Z.210503T1000Z.210503T1900Z.UU/
840 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* From this afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this 
  afternoon and crest at 27.8 feet late tonight. It will then fall 
  below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 
  feet on 11/01/2015.


&&

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

$$

CP
520 
WGUS84 KEWX 030138
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
838 PM CDT Sun May 2 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 near 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 Monday morning at 845 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-031345-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210504T1215Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T1912Z.210503T0400Z.210504T0015Z.UU/
838 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 29.8 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 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 29.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.9 feet 
  late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 
  feet on 08/23/2016.


&&

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

$$

PLATT
760 
WGUS84 KEWX 031707
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1207 PM CDT Mon May 3 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 Floresville...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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-040515-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210504T1730Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T1912Z.210503T1245Z.210504T0530Z.UU/
1207 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 31.5 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 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 31.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.0 feet early 
  Saturday 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.


&&

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

$$

JS
722 
WGUS84 KEWX 040240
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
940 PM CDT Mon May 3 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 Floresville...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 Tuesday morning at 945 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-041445-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210504T1730Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T1912Z.210503T1245Z.210504T0530Z.UU/
940 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 29.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and is expected to fall 
  below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* 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.


&&

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

$$

CP
864 
WGUS84 KEWX 041408
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
908 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021

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

  San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

TXC255-493-041515-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210504T1408Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.210502T1912Z.210503T1245Z.210504T1031Z.UU/
908 AM CDT Tue May 4 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 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.5 feet late Sunday 
  morning.


&&

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

$$

RUNYEN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 1, 7:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBlanco51 min
May 1, 7:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFrio39 min
May 1, 8:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXLlano3 hr
May 1, 9:55 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXKarnes, Wilson22 hr
May 1, 10:18 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBurnet3 hr
May 2, 3:47 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBlanco4 hr
May 2, 8:49 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXGoliad, Karnes4 days

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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.