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Four people died and two remain missing after flash floods hit San Antonio Thursday. Over 65 water rescues were conducted as heavy rains submerged roads and swept vehicles into creeks.
A police vehicle blocks a flooded road in San Antonio
UPDATED: Jun 13, 2025 00:55 IST
Heavy rains triggered severe flash floods in San Antonio on Thursday, overwhelming roads, submerging vehicles, and prompting emergency rescues across the city.
Authorities confirmed that four people had died and at least two others remained missing as of late Thursday.
The San Antonio Fire Department responded to dozens of distress calls throughout the day. In the city’s northeast, more than a dozen vehicles were found washed into a creek some overturned and heavily damaged.
According to department spokesperson Joe Arrington, multiple victims were swept from an interstate access road by “sudden fast-rising water” and carried downstream.
“We had several people climb into trees to escape the rushing water,” said Fire Department spokesperson Woody Woodward. “Crews performed multiple rescues from both vehicles and treetops.”
SEARCH OPERATION CONTINUES
Authorities deployed search dogs Thursday afternoon to locate the missing individuals. As reported by AP, police Chief William McManus confirmed that the deceased included two women and two men, though their ages were not immediately released. Four other victims rescued from the same area were taken to the hospital with injuries.
DOZENS OF RESCUE IN HOURS
From midnight until 8 a.m., emergency crews carried out at least 65 water rescues, according to city officials. The floods began during the early morning hours after a series of slow-moving thunderstorms passed through the region.
Meteorologist Eric Platt of the Weather Service said more than 7 inches (17 cm) of rain fell in parts of the area.
Though flooding had started to subside by midmorning, rain continued in some locations, increasing the risk of further flooding due to already saturated ground.
While no additional storms of the same intensity were expected, officials warned that even light rainfall could result in dangerous conditions. Residents were urged to avoid low-lying areas and not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
Published By:
Rivanshi Rakhrai
Published On:
Jun 13, 2025
