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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…

A tornado briefly touched down in southern Hays County at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, with radar data showing it made contact on the southern edge of Wimberley. It was reportedly on the ground for about five to 10 minutes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Hays County around 1 a.m. Thursday, covering San Marcos, Kyle, and areas near Wimberley. According to CBS Austin, the storm left behind a trail of…

Summer learning sessions and meal programs face disruptions due to storms in South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Some summer learning sessions and summer meal programs are either canceled or delayed Thursday morning after storms moved through the area. Showers and storms are sweeping through South Texas Thursday morning, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area. This comes after storms also hit the Alamo City early Wednesday morning, and parts of town saw…

Heavy rain and storms trap drivers in high water on San Antonio’s northeast side Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Drivers are getting stuck in dangerous high water at Thousand Oaks and Wetmore on the northeast side of San Antonio Thursday morning after heavy rain and storms throughout the early morning hours.  Showers and storms are sweeping through South Texas Thursday morning, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area. This comes after storms…