Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:13AM CDT until July 18 at 11:42PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.
Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* WHEN...Until late 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.
At 37.0 feet, FM 539 is flooded and impassable near the Cibolo
Creek. Access to some homes may cut off due to the floodwaters.
Backflowing could affect residences along Gum Branch and Alum
Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 27.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
38.8 feet on 10/05/2009.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 315 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: