Author: WeatherPreppers

Matthew Angel Tufono had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters. SAN ANTONIO — The early morning hours of Thursday brought about historic rainfall and severe thunderstorms to the Alamo City, leading to destructive flooding and the deaths of 13 people. Among the lives lost was 51-year-old Matthew Angel Tufono, described by family as a God-fearing man who…

Matthew Angel Tufongo had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters. SAN ANTONIO — The early morning hours of Thursday brought about historic rainfall and severe thunderstorms to the Alamo City, leading to destructive flooding and the deaths of 13 people. Among the lives lost was 51-year-old Matthew Angel Tufono, described by family as a God-fearing man who…

This story has been updated. The death toll from last week’s severe storms and widespread flash flooding in San Antonio creeks is now at 13, according to officials on Saturday. All missing people have been recovered as of 11:45 a.m. Saturday, said Joe Arrington, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson in a statement. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every…

Officials say 11 bodies have so far been recovered in the area of Austin Highway and Perrin Beitel, where fast-moving floodwaters struck early Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after a fast-moving flash flood swept away over a dozen cars early Thursday morning, carrying them into a nearby creek bed.  Eleven bodies have been recovered, and search efforts are expected to continue this weekend for more who remain missing.  We’re…

San Antonio leaders demand answers following deadly flooding as infrastructure concerns grow. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio mourns the lives lost in this week’s deadly flooding, city and county leaders are demanding answers. Was it simply too much rain in too short a time—or are deeper issues with infrastructure and flood control to blame? Officials say it’s still unclear whether the tragedy was solely the result of the storm or if something manmade failed….

Family confirms the discovery of Rudy Garza’s body after devastating flooding on the northeast side. SAN ANTONIO — It’s the heartbreaking news the family of 61-year-old Rudy Garza knew was coming. His daughter, Brittany Guerrero, told KENS 5 officials that they found her father’s body in the aftermath of the floods that took 15 cars down Perrin Beitel. The family last heard from Garza when he called for help. “He said ‘oh my God, Sylvia…

The Bexar County medical examiner has so far identified three of the victims, saying they were 28, 51 and 55 years old. SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning’s flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 11 as crews continue to look for victims, officials said.  The San Antonio Fire Department says it continues…