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Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Wilson and Karnes Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: San Antonio River near Floresville.
When: From Tuesday afternoon to early Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 27 feet flood waters begin to impact lower portions of Floresville City Park.
Additional Details: - At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 8.5 feet late this evening. It will then fall to 8.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 30.8 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 30.7 feet on 06/14/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is forecast by Tuesday. 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 Tuesday morning by 915 AM CDT.