Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:09AM CDT until July 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Guadalupe River At Comfort affecting Kendall County.
Guadalupe River At Kerrville affecting Kerr County.
Guadalupe River at Hunt affecting Kerr County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Hunt.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding puts a few feet
of water over Schumacher Crossing near Hunt. Numerous secondary
roads and bridges are flooded and very dangerous.
At 18.0 feet, Automobiles parked near the North Fork of the
Guadalupe River at Camp Waldemar wash downstream. Roads and low
bridges near the North and South Forks flood badly and are
dangerous to motorists. Schumacher Crossing near Hunt is under six
feet of water. Some residents are cut off and should stay put.
Secondary roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous
to motorists. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.
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 7:50 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:50 AM CDT Thursday was 20.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late 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:
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.
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 late tonight by 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Kerr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: