Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:26PM CDT until July 18 at 12:00AM 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 moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Medina River at Bandera.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Pioneer RV Park at
Highway 173 in Bandera. All RV's and campers should evacuate
immediately before flooding cuts off the Pioneer RV Park. Flooding
threatens many homes at the upper end of Medina Lake. Residents of
flood prone areas should monitor NOAA Weather Radio for developing
heavy rain and flooding and prepare to evacuate as emergency
officials assess the threat. Roads and bridges across Bandera
County are severely flooded and very dangerous.
At 22.0 feet, Severe flooding begins to threaten the Pioneer RV
park. All RV's should be evacuated immediately. Homes at the upper
end of Medina Lake will flood severely. Many roads and bridges in
Bandera County will flood and are very dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 20.4 feet late this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon to 10.8 feet early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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:
Bandera, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: