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NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:26PM CDT until July 18 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County.

Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.

Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, FM 539 is flooded and impassable near the
Cibolo Creek. Access to some homes may cut off due to the
floodwaters. Backflowing could affect residences along Gum Branch
and Alum Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 30.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.2
feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
-

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2430th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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