Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:07PM CDT until July 19 at 8:07AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek near Falls City.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Major lowland flooding of crop and
pasturelands cut off many livestock and potentially drown them.
Widespread flooding reaches secondary and primary roads, low
bridges and crossings. Most of the Goliad State Park facilities
downstream are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: