Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:25AM CDT until July 18 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:25am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:30am
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.
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 near Runge affecting Karnes and
Goliad Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 34.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 AM CDT Friday was 35.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
34.3 feet on 05/25/2015.
- 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 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: