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River Flood Warning 42, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

October 14, 2021DeWitt County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 14, 2021, 9:10 AM CDT for DeWitt County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 14, 2021, 11:09 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 14, 2021, 9:10 AM CDT (14:10 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 14, 2021, 11:09 AM CDT
Expired: Oct 17, 2021, 1:10 PM CDT
In force: 3 days
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Major

County DeWitt County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Sandies Creek near Westhoff (WHOT2). The gauge peaked at 27.94 ft at Oct 15, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 21 ft
Moderate stage: 22 ft
Major stage: 24 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08175000, 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.

293 
WGUS44 KEWX 141410
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
910 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...

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Westhoff...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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

&&


TXC123-150215-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0042.211014T1609Z-211017T2216Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T1609Z.211015T1200Z.211017T1015Z.NR/
910 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 26.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 
  feet on 06/12/1987.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  16.7  Thu 8 am CDT 26.4  25.8  20.1         





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

ZEITLER

10 follow-up statements

105 
WGUS84 KEWX 141840
FLSEWX

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

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Westhoff...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&


TXC123-150645-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211018T0000Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T1857Z.211015T1800Z.211017T1200Z.NR/
140 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 26.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 
  feet on 06/12/1987.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  20.5  Thu 1 pm CDT 26.9  25.8  17.9         





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

MORRIS

565 
WGUS84 KEWX 150210
FLSEWX

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

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Hunt, Kerrville, Comfort, Spring 
Branch, Sattler, NB Abv Comal, New Braunfels, NB Below Comal, Hwy 
123 BR at Seguin, Luling, Luling, Gonzales, Westhoff, Cuero...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 915 AM CDT.

&&


TXC123-151415-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T1644Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T1800Z.211017T0444Z.NR/
910 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until late Sunday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record which is 29.1 feet set on May 
  18, 1992.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 23.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 
  feet on 06/12/1987.

&&


             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  23.0  Thu 8 pm CDT 26.1  22.5  15.1         





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

CP

454 
WGUS84 KEWX 150501
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1201 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Westhoff...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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1200 PM CDT.

&&


TXC123-151715-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T2322Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T1800Z.211017T1122Z.NR/
1201 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 11:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:00 PM CDT Thursday was 25.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6 feet 
  early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.4 
  feet on 06/27/1993.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  25.6  Thu 11 pm CD 27.1  23.6  12.9         





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

BF

794 
WGUS84 KEWX 151402
FLSEWX

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

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Westhoff...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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

&&


TXC123-160215-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T2004Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T1800Z.211017T0804Z.NR/
902 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 27.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.4 
  feet on 06/27/1993.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  27.5  Fri 8 am CDT 26.0  19.1  11.6         





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

MORRIS

508 
WGUS84 KEWX 160033
FLSEWX

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

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Hunt, Kerrville, Comfort, Spring 
Branch, Sattler, NB Abv Comal, New Braunfels, NB Below Comal, Hwy 
123 BR at Seguin, Luling, Luling, Gonzales, Westhoff, Cuero...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 730 AM CDT.

&&


TXC123-161245-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T2334Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T1134Z.NR/
733 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record which was 29.1 feet on May 18, 1992.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Friday was 28.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 26.5 feet, Sandies Creek is generally three quarters 
  to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the 
  Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the 
  Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water 
  and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in the flood plain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.4 
  feet on 06/27/1993.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  27.9  Fri 7 pm CDT 24.8  15.1  6.6          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

CP

821 
WGUS84 KEWX 161317
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
817 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Westhoff, Cuero...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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

&&


TXC123-170130-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T1621Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T0421Z.NR/
817 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 AM CDT Saturday was 27.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 25.5 feet, Major lowland flooding from the headwaters 
  southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero 
  is generally three quarters of a mile wide. Livestock are cut off 
  and potentially drowned in the flood plain. Flow is to the bottom 
  of the Westhoff/Cheapside bridge deck and four to five feet deep 
  in the approaches. All secondary roads and bridge crossings over 
  Sandies Creek are flooded and impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 
  feet on 06/12/1987.

&&


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

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  26.0  Sat 7 am CDT 18.4  11.1  5.3          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

MORRIS

903 
WGUS84 KEWX 161824
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
124 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Gonzales, Westhoff, Cuero...
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 late tonight at 130 AM CDT.

&&


TXC123-170630-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T1630Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T0430Z.NR/
124 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:00 PM CDT Saturday was 27.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 3.7 feet early Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Major lowland flooding from the headwaters 
  southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. 
  The flow is over one half mile wide. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in low areas of the flood plain. Roads and low 
  bridges near the creek are flooded and impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.9 
  feet on 06/05/2020.

&&


             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  24.7  Sat 1 pm CDT 16.5  9.9   5.4          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

MORRIS

836 
WGUS84 KEWX 170026
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
726 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Hunt, Kerrville, Comfort, Spring 
Branch, Sattler, NB Abv Comal, New Braunfels, NB Below Comal, Hwy 
123 BR at Seguin, Luling, Luling, Gonzales, Westhoff, Cuero...
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 Sunday morning at 730 AM CDT.

&&


TXC123-171230-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T2238Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T1038Z.NR/
726 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. 
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 27.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 3.6 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Major lowland flooding from the headwaters 
  southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. 
  The flow is over one half mile wide. Livestock are cut off and 
  potentially drowned in low areas of the flood plain. Roads and low 
  bridges near the creek are flooded and impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on 03/15/2007.

&&


             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  23.7  Sat 7 pm CDT 14.5  8.3   5.0          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

CP

205 
WGUS84 KEWX 171303
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
803 AM CDT Sun Oct 17 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Gonzales, Westhoff, Cuero...
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 815 PM CDT.

&&


TXC123-180115-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211018T0600Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T1800Z.NR/
803 AM CDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 AM CDT Sunday was 23.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 3.8 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Sandies Creek escapes the channel hundreds 
  of yards into the flood plain from the headwaters to the Guadalupe 
  River confluence. Livestock in low areas are cut off and 
  potentially drowned. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded 
  and dangerous. The approaches of the Westhoff/Cheapside road 
  bridge over Sandies Creek are flooded and water is to the bottom 
  of the bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.2 
  feet on 05/20/2015.

&&


             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  21.6  Sun 7 am CDT 16.9  10.8  5.8          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

MORRIS

277 
WGUS84 KEWX 171810
FLSEWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
110 PM CDT Sun Oct 17 2021

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

  Sandies Creek Near Westhoff affecting DeWitt County.

TXC123-171915-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211017T1810Z/
/WHOT2.3.ER.211014T2000Z.211015T2015Z.211017T1609Z.NR/
110 PM CDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sandies Creek Near Westhoff.
* At 12:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.3 feet early Friday 
  afternoon.

&&


             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Sandies Creek
Westhoff     21.0  20.7  Sun 12 pm CD 15.0  8.6   4.9          





&&

LAT...LON 2923 9749 2923 9742 2918 9734 2911 9733
      2909 9737 2914 9739

$$

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, 8:28 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, 9:11 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.