09/22/2018
Effective: 02:35 PM CDT on 09/22/2018
Expires: 11:30 AM CDT on 09/24/2018
Alert: San Antonio River The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flood Warning for the San Antonio River Near Elmendorf. * from Sunday morning to Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:30 PM Saturday the stage was 22.6 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to rise to near 36.4 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late evening. * Impact...At 35.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding inundates crop and pastureland below San Antonio to below Floresville.
Instructions: PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary. Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember to turn around and do not drown. For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at www.weather.gov/ewx.
Target Area: Bexar, TX; Wilson, TX
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