Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

Guadalupe River At Comfort affecting Kendall County.

Guadalupe River At Kerrville affecting Kerr County.

Guadalupe River at Hunt affecting Kerr County.

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Hunt.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding puts a few feet of water over Schumacher Crossing near Hunt. Numerous secondary roads and bridges are flooded and very dangerous. At 18.0 feet, Automobiles parked near the North Fork of the Guadalupe River at Camp Waldemar wash downstream. Roads and low bridges near the North and South Forks flood badly and are dangerous to motorists. Schumacher Crossing near Hunt is under six feet of water. Some residents are cut off and should stay put. Secondary roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous to motorists. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level. At 22.0 feet, Major flooding of low areas of recreation camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river, including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:50 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:50 AM CDT Thursday was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 08/13/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood