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River Flood Warning 44, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

October 14, 2021Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 14, 2021, 10:54 AM CDT for Karnes County, Wilson County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 14, 2021, 12:21 PM CDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 14, 2021, 10:54 AM CDT (15:54 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 14, 2021, 12:21 PM CDT
Expired: Oct 15, 2021, 7:39 PM CDT
In force: 31 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), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs (SUPT2). The gauge peaked at 33.55 ft at Oct 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 21 ft
Moderate stage: 27 ft
Major stage: 35 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08185500, 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.

479 
WGUS44 KEWX 141554
FLWEWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1054 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...

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the Cibolo...including Sutherland Springs...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 1100 PM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-150400-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0044.211014T1721Z-211016T1054Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1721Z.211015T0700Z.211015T2254Z.UU/
1054 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 34.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Water submerges the roadway just south of 
  the FM 539 bridge, making it impassable. Homes are not yet 
  impacted at this level.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 
  feet on 10/31/2015.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (11 am CDT)    
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  14.8  Thu 10 am CD 25.4  8.0   7.4          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

MORRIS

5 follow-up statements

029 
WGUS84 KEWX 141930
FLSEWX

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

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

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the Cibolo...including Sutherland Springs...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 230 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-150730-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211016T1217Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1805Z.211015T0400Z.211016T0017Z.UU/
230 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 2:15 PM CDT Thursday was 23.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet 
  late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.6 
  feet on 06/03/2016.

&&


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

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  23.4  Thu 2 pm CDT 24.2  9.6   7.4          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

MORRIS

448 
WGUS84 KEWX 150139
FLSEWX

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

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

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the Cibolo...including Selma, Sutherland Springs, Falls City...
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 Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-151345-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211016T0938Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1805Z.211015T0500Z.211015T2138Z.UU/
839 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 32.1 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 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 32.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 32.5 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 
  7.4 feet on Sunday morning.

* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.6 
  feet on 06/03/2016.

&&


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

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  31.2  Thu 7 pm CDT 16.7  7.5   7.3          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

CP

226 
WGUS84 KEWX 151413
FLSEWX

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

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

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the Cibolo...including Sutherland Springs, Falls City...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.

&&


TXC255-493-160215-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211016T1106Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1805Z.211015T0515Z.211015T2306Z.UU/
913 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 33.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 7.1 feet Wednesday morning.
* Flood History...No available flood history.

&&


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

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  28.4  Fri 8 am CDT 10.8  7.7   7.4          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

MORRIS

921 
WGUS84 KEWX 151842
FLSEWX

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

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

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

For the Cibolo...including Sutherland Springs, Falls City...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 145 AM CDT.

&&


TXC255-493-160645-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211016T0805Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1805Z.211015T0515Z.211015T2005Z.UU/
142 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:15 PM CDT Friday was 33.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue falling to 7.1 feet early Wednesday 
  afternoon.
* Flood History...No available flood history.

&&


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

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  22.1  Fri 1 pm CDT 9.5   7.3   7.2          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

MORRIS

284 
WGUS84 KEWX 160039
FLSEWX

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

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

  Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson 
  Counties.

TXC255-493-160145-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211016T0039Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.211014T1805Z.211015T0515Z.211015T1913Z.UU/
739 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.1 feet Wednesday 
  evening.

&&


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

Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0  16.4  Fri 7 pm CDT 8.6   7.3   7.2          





&&

LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798

$$

CP

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, 9:10 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	DeWitt	3 days
Oct 14, 9:11 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	DeWitt	5 days
Oct 14, 10:55 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.