San Antonio Texas News

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…

On Friday, San Antonio Fire Department officials reported more deaths have been confirmed at the location off Perrin Beitel and Austin Highway. SAN ANTONIO — Officials confirmed the death toll has increased to 11 people after flash flooding early Thursday morning swept numerous cars off city roadways. Just five deaths had been reported through Thursday evening.  San Antonio Fire Department officials say they are looking for at least four more people who are unaccounted for…

click to enlarge TikTok / @valmartinez88 Washed-out cars litter Beitel Creek in Northeast San Antonio after this week’s flooding. The death toll from this week’s flash flooding in Northwest San Antonio has risen to 10, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday. Moreover, several people remain missing. As of press time, only three of the deceased have been publicly identified. They are Martha De La Toree, 55; Victor Manuel Macias Castro, 28; and Mathew Angel…

At least nine people died Thursday morning because of the severe storms and flash flooding on the Northeast Side. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below. San Antonio Fire Department reports that…

At least ten people died Thursday morning because of the severe storms and flash flooding on the Northeast Side. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below. San Antonio Fire Department reports that…

At least 11 people have died because of severe storms and flash flooding in San Antonio creeks on Thursday, according to officials. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below on the city’s…

A car is shown submerged in floodwaters in San Antonio, Texas.  Courtesy of Zachary Wright/MySA Residents across Central Texas are left with with damaged property after the area experienced record-breaking rain, dangerous winds and a short-lived tornado on Thursday, June 12. Several towns, many of which are in the San Antonio metropolitan area, are also experiencing flash flooding, resulting in a number of road and river closures. The National Weather Service reports more than 1.6 inches…

Severe flooding has forced several closures in San Antonio after heavy rains blanketed the region, causing power outages, high-water rescues and at least four fatalities on Thursday, June 12. The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the flash flood warning through 1:45 p.m. From the overnight thunderstorm, 3 to 8 inches of rain have fallen in the region, according to NWS. An additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected as thunderstorms are likely to continue….

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Thursday, June 12 Reason: Heavy rain is possible with localized flooding, severe thunderstorms with hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The breakdown Showers and storms are expected to sweep through South Texas through Thursday, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area, according to…

Severe storms struck overnight in San Antonio and across South Central Texas, dropping a deluge of precipitation causing flash floods that left at least two dead. Continued weather warnings remain in effect, including a flash flood warning until 1:45 p.m. and a flood watch through 7 p.m.  According to the National Weather Service, there was 5.87 inches of precipitation observed at the San Antonio International Airport at 6:51 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, up from…

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Thursday, June 12 Reason: Heavy rain is possible with localized flooding, severe thunderstorms with hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The breakdown Showers and storms are expected to sweep through South Texas through Thursday, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area, according to…

The alert advised those in the San Antonio-area city to “TAKE COVER NOW” and “find shelter now” just after midnight on Thursday, June 12. That same alert was also issued for multiple cities in the area, including Helotes, Hill Country Village and Castle Hills. When a tornado warning is issued, it indicates that a funnel has been sighted or detected by weather radar, according to NWS. In the alert, the NWS advised residents to seek shelter in…

Update on June 12 at 11:39 a.m.: Two lanes remain blocked on I-10 West near Culebra Road due to high water, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This was first reported at 4:44 a.m., but the lanes are still blocked. The entrance ramp onto I-35 South at San Pedro Avenue is closed, but the other five lanes, along with the shoulder, have been cleared. All three main lanes and both shoulders of I-35 South at Salado…

Update on June 12 at 10:45 a.m.: San Antonio Fire Department has raised the death toll from raging flood waters to four. According to an SAFD spokesperson, at least four people have been confirmed dead. That is an increase from the two people who were reported dead earlier Thursday morning. The names of the victims have not been released.  Original story:  Record rainfall abruptly hit San Antonio bringing about dangerous and deadly road conditions. On…