Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/17/2026 19:07

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:23AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... San Antonio River at Hwy 72 near Runge affecting Karnes and Goliad Counties. Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County. Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 33.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.4 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning by 830 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX