Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:31AM CDT until July 17 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:31am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Guadalupe River at Hunt affecting Kerr County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Hunt.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Major flooding of low areas of recreation
camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear
downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river,
including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto
traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of
Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10
year flood level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:20 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:20 AM CDT Thursday was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.4 feet on 08/13/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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.
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 by 945 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Kerr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: