Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:49AM CDT until July 19 at 7:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 7:49am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek near Falls City.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Livestock are cut off and potentially
drowned in low areas below Stockdale to below Panna Maria. Lower
areas of Goliad State Park downstream flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 23.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 1.8 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.7 feet on 05/16/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight by 400 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Karnes, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: