Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:35PM CDT until July 20 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
San Antonio River at Hwy 72 near Runge affecting Goliad and
Karnes Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...San Antonio River at Hwy 72 near Runge.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Flooding spreads across the wide flood
plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened.
Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the
floodplain.
At 39.0 feet, Water is well into the floodplain. No impacts to
roads or structures. Cattle and farm equipment should have been
removed from the floodplain or face the threat of being cut off or
lost.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 33.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
35.9 feet on 04/08/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Goliad, TX; Karnes, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: