The Medina River at Bandera (Texas) was forecasted to reach major flood stage Wednesday (July15) evening as heavy rain and flash flooding have forced the closure of more than 30 roadways across Bandera County, according to the Bandera Bulletin.
The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office said Wednesday morning that the river was expected to rise above its 13-foot flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest near 24.7 feet Wednesday evening. The forecast crest is comparable to the 24.9-foot crest recorded on June 3, 1987.
At 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, the Medina River was at 5.1 feet, according to the weather service. The agency said the river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday morning, although a flood warning remains in effect until Thursday evening.
According to the weather service, major flooding reaches Pioneer RV Park near State Highway 173 when the river reaches 24 feet. At that level, many secondary and primary roads and bridges near the Medina River are flooded and considered dangerous.
At 25 feet, all campsites at Pioneer RV Park flood and river flow reaches within 3 feet of the Highway 173 bridge floor, the weather service said.
