Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:13AM CDT until July 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...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.
* 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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Bexar, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: