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River Flood Warning 40, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

October 14, 2021Bexar County, Wilson County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 14, 2021, 8:28 AM CDT for Bexar County, Wilson County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 14, 2021, 7:30 PM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 14, 2021, 8:28 AM CDT (13:28 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 14, 2021, 7:30 PM CDT
Expired: Oct 15, 2021, 1:37 PM CDT
In force: 18 hr
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Bexar County, TX, Wilson County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point San Antonio River at Elmendorf (ELMT2). The gauge peaked at 38.62 ft at Oct 15, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 33 ft
Minor stage: 35 ft
Moderate stage: 39 ft
Major stage: 48 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08181800, 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.

576 
WGUS44 KEWX 141328 RRA
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
828 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...

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

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 830 PM CDT.

&&


TXC029-493-150130-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0040.211015T0030Z-211016T0023Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.211015T0030Z.211015T0600Z.211015T1222Z.NO/
828 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 30.4 feet late this morning. It 
  will then fall to 29.2 feet and begin rising again this afternoon. 
  It will rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise 
  to 37.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below 
  flood stage tomorrow 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 37.2 
  feet on 06/29/1995.

&&


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

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  24.8  Thu 7 am CDT 34.5  14.7  11.7         





&&

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

$$

HAMPSHIRE

4 follow-up statements

521 
WGUS84 KEWX 141927
FLSEWX

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

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

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including Elmendorf...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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.

&&


TXC029-493-150730-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0040.211015T0042Z-211016T0146Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.211015T0042Z.211015T0500Z.211015T1346Z.NO/
227 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 38.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 38.2 
  feet on 04/25/2015.

&&


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

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  30.9  Thu 1 pm CDT 29.4  11.9  10.7         





&&

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

$$

MORRIS

437 
WGUS84 KEWX 150132
FLSEWX

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

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

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.

&&


TXC029-493-151345-
/O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211016T0146Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.211014T2235Z.211015T0500Z.211015T1346Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 36.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.5 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow 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 38.2 
  feet on 04/25/2015.

&&


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

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  36.8  Thu 7 pm CDT 23.7  11.9  10.8         





&&

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

$$

CP

175 
WGUS84 KEWX 151408
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
908 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the San Antonio River...including Elmendorf, Floresville, 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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

&&


TXC029-493-160215-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211016T0306Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.211014T2235Z.211015T0645Z.211015T1506Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* Until late this evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 36.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 38.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 10.4 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and 
  pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.0 
  feet on 02/04/1992.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (9 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  36.8  Fri 8 am CDT 16.0  11.5  10.8         





&&

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

$$

MORRIS

430 
WGUS84 KEWX 151837
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
137 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

  San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson 
  Counties.

TXC029-493-151945-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211015T1837Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.211014T2235Z.211015T0645Z.211015T1603Z.NO/
137 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 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 12:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 33.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.4 feet early 
  Wednesday afternoon.

&&


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

San Antonio River
Elmendorf        35.0  33.9  Fri 12 pm CD 18.0  12.7  11.4         





&&

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

$$

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, 8:23 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	7 hr
Oct 14, 8:28 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Bexar	21 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.