Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:26PM CDT until July 18 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County.
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.
Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 30.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.2
feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: