News Summary
San Antonio faces devastating flash floods, resulting in 13 fatalities. With nearly 8 inches of rain leading to severe flooding, rescue operations are ongoing. The situation worsened, prompting the temporary closure of low-water crossings and disaster declarations in surrounding areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors as authorities continue to manage the aftermath of extreme weather conditions.
San Antonio is reeling from severe flash flooding that has tragically claimed the lives of 13 individuals, following unprecedented rainfall in the area. The San Antonio Fire Department confirmed the increasing death toll as rescue operations continued for several unaccounted individuals, heightening fears that the number of victims might rise further.
The torrential downpour, which took place between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, resulted in nearly 8 inches of rain in some parts of the region. In total, San Antonio recorded an impressive 6.67 inches of rain over two days, marking it as the wettest June day on record, surpassing the previous record of 3.26 inches established in 1973. Regions like New Braunfels experienced over 3 inches of rain in just half an hour, leading to severe flooding conditions.
During the flooding event, firefighters executed over 70 water rescues and initiated more than a dozen high water investigations. The swift water rescues were deemed critical, as many individuals found themselves trapped in vehicles amid rising water levels that reached up to 4 feet in certain areas. Local residents were urged to contact the San Antonio Police Department if they could not locate loved ones.
To mitigate the hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service took precautionary measures, temporarily closing 40 low-water crossings in Bexar County as flooding worsened. Emergency management officials strongly advised residents to remain indoors, stressing the dangers posed by the ongoing severe weather and unstable road conditions.
In nearby Matagorda County, officials issued a disaster declaration to assist in managing the aftermath of the extreme weather conditions. Flooding impacts extended beyond San Antonio, affecting communities in surrounding areas, including Victoria and Houston. Additional severe weather events were reported, such as a tornado with winds reaching 100 mph in Wharton, classified with an EF-1 rating, alongside another tornado rated EF-0 causing tree damage in the vicinity.
As recognition of the devastation grew, the medical examiner’s office announced the identification of nine flood victims by June 14, with subsequent names revealed the following day. Stories of individuals trapped in cars have surfaced, detailing harrowing emergencies faced before submersion in floodwaters.
Video footage captured the extent of the flooding and ongoing rescue operations in several areas, particularly on Panama Road, drawing a stark picture of the chaos inflicted by the swift-moving waters. Rain gauges near Carancahua Bay reported accumulations exceeding 14 inches of rain over the past week, reflecting the severity of the deluge.
As of June 15, the San Antonio area continues grappling with serious flooding issues, despite exhaustive efforts by authorities to manage the critical situation and assist the victims and those still missing. Public updates outline the ongoing rescue operations and the evolving conditions following the heavy rainfall, as the community unites in the face of enduring challenges brought on by this natural disaster.
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