When did San Antonio flood?

U.S. Army soldiers assisting with search-and-rescue operations during the flood that struck San Antonio on September 9 and 10, 1921.

Does it flood in San Antonio?

San Antonio is a populated area in one of the most flash-flood prone regions in North America. For example, the San Antonio River Tunnels (see illustration) proved invaluable as they diverted water safely underneath downtown during the 1998 and 2002 floods.

What caused the 1998 flood in Del Rio Texas?

By 4 A.M., two-thirds of Del Rio was under water. Robert Garcia, a spokesman for the Del Rio police department, said the wall of water that rushed down the normally docile creek was caused by a buildup of branches and debris further upstream that created a dam that finally burst.

When did the Guadalupe River flood?

Severe flooding in parts of south-central Texas resulted from a major storm during October 17-18, 1998….

Station name Guadalupe River at Victoria
October 17-20, 1998, maximum peak data 34.04
466,000
2.6
89.6

What was the worst flood in San Antonio?

The ‘Flood of ’98′ and the flood of 1913 stand out. It’s the flood of 1921, however, that truly shaped San Antonio’s future and altered how the city would deal with heavy rain in the future.

Does San Antonio get hurricanes?

Hurricanes can hit the gulf coast but San Antonio is well inland, 120 miles or so. Any hurricanes would only affect San Antonio in terms of rain but obviously no storm surge or heavy winds that far inland.

When did the San Antonio River flood in Texas?

Floods in the Guadalupe and San Antonio River Basins in Texas, October 1998 Severe flooding in parts of south-central Texas resulted from a major storm during October 17-18, 1998. The flooding occurred in parts of the major streams and tributaries of the San Jacinto, San Benard, Colorado, Lavaca, Guadalupe, and San Antonio River Basins.

When did the Guadalupe River flood in 1998?

The volume of runoff for site 10, Guadalupe River at Cuero, was computed for the period October 17-31, 1998, at about 1,840,000 acre-feet. Most of the runoff from the October 17-18 storm occurred at the station by the end of October.

When did the San Marcos flood of 1998 happen?

22 of 45 The San Marcos area received the worst of the May 1970 floods. Because of that, five flood-retention dams were built by the NRCS to prevent additional severe flooding. These structures prevented much of the city from being destroyed in the October 1998 flood when 20-30 inches of rain fell. Express-News file photo Show More Show Less

Where was the flood in New Braunfels in 1998?

28 of 45 Peggy Wiggins makes her through what is left of the neighborhood along the Guadalupe River near Crest Lane and Common St. in New Braunfels Monday Oct. 19, 1998. Wiggins was helping family search for their house and belongings after flood waters washed it from the foundation.