Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Thelma, TX ∙ San Antonio South Division, TX ∙ Earle, TX

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
Leon Creek At I-35S near San Antonio affecting Bexar County.
Cibolo Creek At Selma affecting Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.
San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties.
San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1015 AM CDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 913 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Medina River At Hwy 281 affecting Bexar County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas... Leon Creek At I-35S near San Antonio affecting Bexar County. Cibolo Creek At Selma affecting Bexar and Guadalupe Counties. San Antonio River Near Elmendorf affecting Bexar and Wilson Counties. San Antonio River near Floresville affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1015 AM CDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Medina River at Hwy 281. * WHEN...From this morning to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches the Farm to Market 1937 bridge floor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 21.1 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 feet on 05/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (9 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Medina River Hwy 281 20.0 20.7 Thu 8 am CDT 10.2 4.9 3.6 && LAT...LON 2922 9857 2929 9857 2926 9835 2919 9838

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