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North Texas is known for a wide variety of weather including what some may consider a subtle threat…flooding. DALLAS — Texas is well known for its weather extremes, from tornadoes to hailstorms and even occasional snowstorms. Between those, there is an even bigger threat that statistically is more deadly: flash flooding.  Stretching from North Texas down to San Antonio along the I-35 corridor is the region referred to as “Flash Flood Alley.”  This is one…

The findings will be shared at some point in the future, City Manager Erik Walsh said. SAN ANTONIO — Officials plan to investigate what factored into last week’s sudden and deadly flooding emergencies that have left some families grieving, according to an email sent by City Manager Erik Walsh to other San Antonio leaders Monday. They are also analyzing the total cost of damage the storms left behind to “key infrastructure.”  Thirteen people ranging in age…

The findings will be shared at some point in the future, City Manager Erik Walsh said. SAN ANTONIO — Officials plan to investigate what factored into last week’s sudden and deadly flooding emergencies that have left some families grieving, according to an email sent by City Manager Erik Walsh to other San Antonio leaders Monday. They are also analyzing the total cost of damage the storms left behind to “key infrastructure.”  Thirteen people ranging in age…

Leeann Valdez says her aunt survived but her dad didn’t make it, just a few days shy of Father’s Day. SAN ANTONIO — Several days after the flash flood that took the lives of 13 people, memorials are left at Briar Glen Trail Head.  One of the people who lost their lives was 67-year-old Carlos Valdez III. On Monday, his daughter spoke with KENS 5 saying her father is gone too soon. “It just broke…

Officials say 13 bodies were recovered after fast-moving floodwaters swept vehicles off roadways. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after deadly flash flooding led to 13 deaths in San Antonio the morning of Thursday, June 12.  It was a day of historic rainfall in the Alamo City, which officially received 6.11 inches of rain at San Antonio International Airport–making it the city’s wettest day since May 2013. The downpours overwhelmed roadways and…

Officials say 13 bodies were recovered after fast-moving floodwaters swept vehicles off roadways. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after deadly flash flooding led to 13 deaths in San Antonio on Thursday morning, June 12. It was a day of historic rainfall in the Alamo City, and that led to overwhelmed roadways and dangerous conditions. All of the bodies have been recovered and identified, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office….

click to enlarge Wikimedia Commons / Bob McMillan/ FEMA News Photo Floodwaters cover a San Antonio roadway during an earlier flooding incident. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has now identified all but one of the 13 people who died in last Thursday’s flash flooding in San Antonio. Most of the dead were found along Beitel Creek in Northeast San Antonio, according to a statement from County officials. One of the people who perished was…

Officials say 13 bodies have been recovered since 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.  Thirteen bodies have now been recovered and identified, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. We’re beginning to learn about the victims. Officials say they were stuck in traffic in…

Pam Allen, founder of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, said the vigil will also recognize the work of first responders. SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio nonprofits are stepping up to unite the community for a moment of healing and remembrance in light of the flash floods last week that took the lives of 13 men and women. Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach alongside San Antonio Aware and Prepared, will host a candlelight vigil Wednesday…

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…