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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 14, 2026, 2:06 PM CDT for Bexar County, Texas. It took effect at Jul 15, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2026, 2:06 PM CDT (19:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 15, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 16, 2026, 1:22 PM CDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Bexar County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Medina River at San Antonio US 281S (SAAT2). The gauge peaked at 20.88 ft at Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08181500, 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.
763
WGUS44 KEWX 141906
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
206 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
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 Wednesday morning by 815 AM CDT.
&&
TXC029-151315-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0021.260716T0345Z-260717T1111Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T0345Z.260716T1100Z.260716T2310Z.NO/
206 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding floods secondary
roads and bridges making them dangerous to traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 8.8 feet late tonight. It
will then fall to 7.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to 23.5 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.8 feet on 05/06/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 4.1 Tue 1 pm CDT 8.2 22.1 6.7
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
CVP5 follow-up statements
748
WGUS84 KEWX 142001
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
301 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 915 AM CDT.
&&
TXC029-151415-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0021.260716T0345Z-260717T1110Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T0345Z.260716T1100Z.260716T2310Z.NO/
301 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding floods secondary
roads and bridges making them dangerous to traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 8.8 feet late tonight. It
will then fall to 7.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to 23.5 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.8 feet on 05/06/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (3 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 4.2 Tue 2 pm CDT 8.7 21.8 6.6
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
CVP613
WGUS84 KEWX 151425
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson
Counties.
West Nueces River At Brackettville affecting Kinney and Uvalde
Counties.
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
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 by 330 AM CDT.
&&
TXC271-463-160830-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260716T1352Z/
/BTVT2.3.ER.260715T1052Z.260715T1500Z.260716T0152Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Nueces River at Brackettville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Major flooding several hundred yards wide
severely scours roads and fencing in the flood plain. Livestock
are endangered well into the flood plain. Residents of lowest
homes downstream in Crystal City are threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 23.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.0 feet on 06/04/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
West Nueces River
Brackettville 15.0 23.1 Wed 8 am CDT 13.7 6.4 4.8
&&
LAT...LON 2946 10027 2952 10022 2944 10003 2926 9998
2931 10013 2942 10012
$$
TXC465-160830-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260717T0000Z/
/JNXT2.1.ER.260716T0500Z.260716T0700Z.260716T1200Z.UU/
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the
road at many Hwy 163 low crossings.
At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River
become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming
stranded between crossings.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on
the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded
between crossings for several hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 8.2 feet late tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.1 feet on 06/28/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Devils River
Cauthorn Ranch Near Jun 8.0 4.4 Wed 8 am CDT 8.1 8.0 5.6
&&
LAT...LON 3010 10115 3010 10107 3003 10114 2996 10110
2996 10118 3003 10122
$$
TXC465-160830-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260717T0800Z/
/BKCT2.1.ER.260716T0730Z.260716T1200Z.260716T2000Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding
extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant
impact.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 6.5 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.2 feet on 08/31/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Devils River
Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comst 6.0 2.7 Wed 8 am CDT 5.7 7.2 4.1
&&
LAT...LON 2996 10118 2996 10110 2989 10097 2971 10095
2968 10103 2986 10105
$$
TXC029-493-160830-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.260716T0242Z-260718T0400Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.260716T0242Z.260716T1700Z.260717T1600Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Antonio River near Elmendorf.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and
pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville.
At 39.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding damages crops and floods
pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville. Secondary roads
and low bridges, irrigation pumps, oil field pump jacks and tank
batteries flood. Livestock are cut off in low areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 38.7 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
38.6 feet on 10/15/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
San Antonio River
Elmendorf 35.0 20.4 Wed 8 am CDT 38.5 35.8 21.1
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
TXC029-160830-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0021.260716T0340Z-260717T2236Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T0340Z.260716T1300Z.260717T1036Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281.
* WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to
Market 1937 bridge floor.
At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding floods secondary roads and
bridges making them dangerous to traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 23.8 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.8 feet on 05/06/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 6.5 Wed 8 am CDT 23.8 18.1 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
CM389
WGUS84 KEWX 160117
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek At Selma affecting Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.
Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County.
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson
Counties.
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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 Thursday afternoon by 230 PM CDT.
&&
TXC465-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260718T0700Z/
/JNXT2.1.ER.260716T2100Z.260717T0500Z.260717T1900Z.UU/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the
road at many Hwy 163 low crossings.
At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River
become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming
stranded between crossings.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on
the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded
between crossings for several hours.
At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along
the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges
along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become
stranded between low spots for several hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 9.4 feet early Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.1 feet on 06/28/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Devils River
Cauthorn Ranch Near Jun 8.0 4.4 Wed 7 pm CDT 8.9 7.2 5.3
&&
LAT...LON 3010 10115 3010 10107 3003 10114 2996 10110
2996 10118 3003 10122
$$
TXC465-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260718T1430Z/
/BKCT2.1.ER.260717T0000Z.260717T0900Z.260718T0230Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding
extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant
impact.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the
Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is
turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and
kayakers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 7.9 feet early Friday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.2 feet on 08/31/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Devils River
Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comst 6.0 2.7 Wed 7 pm CDT 6.3 6.2 3.7
&&
LAT...LON 2996 10118 2996 10110 2989 10097 2971 10095
2968 10103 2986 10105
$$
TXC019-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260717T1520Z/
/BDAT2.3.ER.260715T1756Z.260716T1600Z.260717T0320Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Bandera.
* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water covers lowest areas of the flood
plain with no significant damage. Residents of mobile home parks,
the Pioneer RV Park and the upper end of Medina Lake should
monitor NOAA Weather Radio for developing flood conditions.
At 15.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding covers lowest parking sites
at the Pioneer RV park in Bandera and is threatening the second
level. Residents and people camping or renting properties adjacent
to the river should monitor NOAA Weather Radio and social media
outlets for developing heavy rain and flood conditions.
At 17.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding threatens the second level
of trailer spaces at the Pioneer RV Park at Highway 173 in Bandera.
Lowest trailer sites at the Pioneer RV Park are under several feet
of water.
At 18.0 feet, The second level of campsites flood at the Pioneer RV
Park just below Highway 173 in Bandera. The lowest sites are under
several feet of water. Secondary roads and low bridges flood near
the Medina River and are dangerous to traffic.
At 20.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Pioneer RV Park at Highway 173
in Bandera. All RV's and campers should evacuate immediately before
flooding cuts off the Pioneer RV Park. Roads and bridges across
Bandera County are severely flooded and very dangerous.
At 22.0 feet, Severe flooding begins to threaten the Pioneer RV
park. All RV's should be evacuated immediately. Many roads and
bridges in Bandera County will flood and are very dangerous.
At 24.0 feet, Major flooding reaches the Pioneer RV park just below
Highway 173 in Bandera. Many secondary and primary roads and bridges
near the Medina River are flooded and very dangerous.
At 25.0 feet, All campsites in the Pioneer RV Park in Bandera flood
and flow is within three feet of the Highway 173 bridge floor.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 24.3 feet late tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.5 feet on 06/22/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Medina River
Bandera 13.0 9.0 Wed 7 pm CDT 14.4 8.4 7.4
&&
LAT...LON 2969 9908 2975 9908 2971 9893 2956 9891
2954 9898 2967 9900
$$
TXC029-187-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0026.260716T0417Z-260717T0105Z/
/SELT2.2.ER.260716T0417Z.260716T0800Z.260716T1305Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO TOMORROW
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Selma.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding floods a trailer
park downstream in Schertz. Moderate lowland flooding in the flood
plain below Bulverde to below Stockdale floods secondary roads and
bridges near the creek.
At 18.0 feet, River has reached the floor of the bridge at the
intersection of Lookout Road and North Evans Road near the gauge.
At 20.0 feet, A trailer park downstream in Schertz floods. Flow
approaches lowest businesses and residences in Schertz. Moderate
lowland flooding damages crop and pasture land in the flood plain
below Bulverde to below Stockdale.
At 22.0 feet, Major flooding severely floods a trailer park in
Schertz. Major lowland flooding damages crop and pasture land
below Bulverde to below Falls City, flooding secondary roads and
low bridges.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 21.6 feet late tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.0 feet on 05/22/1992.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Cibolo Creek
Selma 17.0 5.9 Wed 8 pm CDT 7.7 5.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9845 2977 9839 2950 9809 2932 9803
2928 9810 2945 9818
$$
TXC255-493-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0030.260716T0753Z-260719T0151Z/
/SUPT2.2.ER.260716T0753Z.260717T1200Z.260718T1351Z.UU/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Water submerges the roadway just south of
the FM 539 bridge, making it impassable. Homes are not yet
impacted at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 30.5 feet late tomorrow morning. It will
then fall tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise again to 31.9
feet late Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
31.6 feet on 06/03/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Cibolo Creek
Sutherland Spring 21.0 7.4 Wed 7 pm CDT 29.2 30.0 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 2928 9810 2932 9803 2908 9791 2903 9798
$$
TXC029-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0021.260716T2130Z-260717T1740Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T2130Z.260717T0000Z.260717T0540Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Overbank conditions with water extending
into lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to Market
1937 bridge floor.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.8 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.9 feet on 05/24/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 6.6 Wed 7 pm CDT 20.8 8.2 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
TXC255-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0031.260716T2354Z-260719T2330Z/
/FCTT2.1.ER.260716T2354Z.260718T1300Z.260719T1130Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek near Falls City.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of crop and
pastureland damages irrigation pumps and any equipment near the
channel. Livestock are cut off in low areas.
At 21.0 feet, Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in low
areas below Stockdale to below Panna Maria. Lower areas of Goliad
State Park downstream flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 0.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 20.6 feet Saturday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.7 feet on 05/16/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Cibolo Creek
Falls City 17.0 0.9 Wed 7 pm CDT 17.8 20.0 20.2
&&
LAT...LON 2903 9798 2908 9791 2894 9780 2892 9790
$$
TXC029-493-161930-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0025.260717T0100Z-260717T2100Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.260717T0100Z.260717T0500Z.260717T0900Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Antonio River near Elmendorf.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Overbank conditions may cut off livestock
in low areas.
At 35.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and
pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 35.4 feet early Friday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
37.0 feet on 02/04/1992.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
San Antonio River
Elmendorf 35.0 22.0 Wed 7 pm CDT 35.0 28.5 15.8
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
CM151
WGUS84 KEWX 161413
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Leon Creek At I-35S near San Antonio affecting Bexar County.
Cibolo Creek At Selma affecting Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson
Counties.
San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1015 AM CDT.
&&
TXC029-161515-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260716T1413Z/
/LKST2.2.ER.260716T0413Z.260716T0730Z.260716T0959Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Leon Creek At I-35S near San Antonio.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2
feet late this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Leon Creek
I-35S near San Antoni 15.0 11.9 Thu 8 am CDT 7.7 4.3 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 2946 9869 2950 9867 2942 9856 2926 9847
2926 9856 2941 9864
$$
TXC029-187-161515-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260716T1413Z/
/SELT2.3.ER.260716T0344Z.260716T1100Z.260716T1205Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cibolo Creek At Selma.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was -7.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 14.2 feet late this
morning. It will then fall to 9.7 feet this evening and
remain below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Cibolo Creek
Selma 17.0 -7.7 Thu 7 am CDT 6.4 4.7 4.1
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9845 2977 9839 2950 9809 2932 9803
2928 9810 2945 9818
$$
TXC029-493-161515-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0025.260717T0100Z-260716T1413Z/
/ELMT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.8
feet this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
San Antonio River
Elmendorf 35.0 27.6 Thu 8 am CDT 29.6 16.9 12.4
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9838 2926 9835 2924 9821 2918 9813
2911 9820 2918 9826
$$
TXC255-493-161515-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0032.260717T2130Z-260716T1413Z/
/FLVT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the San Antonio River near Floresville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
San Antonio River
Floresville 27.0 14.4 Thu 9 am CDT 24.6 22.1 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 2911 9820 2918 9813 2899 9803 2893 9811
$$
TXC029-170500-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0021.260716T1413Z-260717T0500Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T1147Z.260716T1500Z.260716T1700Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO JUST AFTER
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281.
* WHEN...From this morning to just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to
Market 1937 bridge floor.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 20.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 21.1 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.9 feet on 05/24/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 20.7 Thu 8 am CDT 10.2 4.9 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
TXC019-170815-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260718T0724Z/
/BDAT2.3.ER.260715T1756Z.260716T1900Z.260717T1924Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Bandera.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water covers lowest areas of the flood
plain with no significant damage. Residents of mobile home parks,
the Pioneer RV Park and the upper end of Medina Lake should
monitor NOAA Weather Radio for developing flood conditions.
At 15.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding covers lowest parking sites
at the Pioneer RV park in Bandera and is threatening the second
level. Residents and people camping or renting properties adjacent
to the river should monitor NOAA Weather Radio and social media
outlets for developing heavy rain and flood conditions.
At 17.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding threatens the second level
of trailer spaces at the Pioneer RV Park at Highway 173 in Bandera.
Lowest trailer sites at the Pioneer RV Park are under several feet
of water.
At 18.0 feet, The second level of campsites flood at the Pioneer RV
Park just below Highway 173 in Bandera. The lowest sites are under
several feet of water. Secondary roads and low bridges flood near
the Medina River and are dangerous to traffic.
At 20.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Pioneer RV Park at Highway 173
in Bandera. All RV's and campers should evacuate immediately before
flooding cuts off the Pioneer RV Park. Roads and bridges across
Bandera County are severely flooded and very dangerous.
At 22.0 feet, Severe flooding begins to threaten the Pioneer RV
park. All RV's should be evacuated immediately. Many roads and
bridges in Bandera County will flood and are very dangerous.
At 24.0 feet, Major flooding reaches the Pioneer RV park just below
Highway 173 in Bandera. Many secondary and primary roads and bridges
near the Medina River are flooded and very dangerous.
At 25.0 feet, All campsites in the Pioneer RV Park in Bandera flood
and flow is within three feet of the Highway 173 bridge floor.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
morning to 24.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 11.4 feet
late tonight before rising again to 14.8 feet late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.5 feet on 06/22/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Medina River
Bandera 13.0 7.9 Thu 8 am CDT 14.8 9.6 8.7
&&
LAT...LON 2969 9908 2975 9908 2971 9893 2956 9891
2954 9898 2967 9900
$$
CM232
WGUS84 KEWX 161822
FLSEWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
122 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
TXC029-161930-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260716T1822Z/
/SAAT2.1.ER.260716T1147Z.260716T1430Z.260716T1639Z.NO/
122 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Medina River At Hwy 281.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue a gradual fall through
this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Medina River
Hwy 281 20.0 19.5 Thu 12 pm CD 8.7 4.5 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838
$$
CMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 7:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Gillespie | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 7:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Kerr | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 8:04 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bandera, Kerr | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 8:10 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Kerr | 6 hr |
| Jul 13, 8:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Uvalde | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 9:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bandera, Kerr, Medina | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 10:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Medina | 17 hr |
| Jul 14, 1:14 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Kerr, Medina | 3 hr |
| Jul 14, 2:16 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Zavala | 3 hr |
| Jul 14, 3:07 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bandera, Medina, Uvalde | 13 hr |
| Jul 14, 3:25 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar, Comal | 7 hr |
| Jul 14, 3:36 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:00 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Val Verde | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Kerr | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:09 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 12 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:23 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bandera | 7 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar, Comal | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 4:35 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Kerr, Real | 7 hr |
| Jul 14, 5:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal | 5 hr |
| Jul 14, 6:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 11 hr |
| Jul 14, 7:05 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala | 9 hr |
| Jul 14, 7:19 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Edwards, Real | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 7:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Edwards, Kinney, Uvalde | 9 hr |
| Jul 14, 8:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bandera | 69 hr |
| Jul 14, 8:31 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Fayette, Lee | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 8:45 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 3 days |
| Jul 14, 8:46 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Val Verde | 3 days |
| Jul 14, 9:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Edwards, Kinney, Val Verde | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 9:21 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 4 days |
| Jul 14, 9:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 4 days |
| Jul 14, 10:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney | 49 min |
| Jul 14, 10:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 3 days |
| Jul 14, 11:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 1:40 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Frio | 8 days |
| Jul 14, 3:51 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Uvalde | 45 hr |
| Jul 14, 3:56 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Medina | 11 hr |
| Jul 14, 6:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Kendall | 4 hr |
| Jul 14, 6:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bexar | 20 min |
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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.