At least 13 dead, several missing in San Antonio
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More than 6 inches of rain fell in the metro on June 12 and 13 people were killed in subsequent flash floods that overwhelmed some San Antonio roads. On Monday, City Manager Erik Walsh notified Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council that officials will be investigating what factors may have exacerbated the tragedy.
The San Antonio River Authority maps and models floodplains, oversees flood infrastructure. They are gathering information on the areas and creeks that flooded Thursday so they can assess if changes need to be made.
This week in South Texas is expected to be much drier as a ridge of high atmospheric pressure moves into West Texas for a day or two.
SAN ANTONIO - One of the big stories we're following is the area's historic rainfall, the frantic phone calls to loved ones, and the death toll that followed.Re
Ron Nirenberg made his final appearance as San Antonio mayor on the 6 O’Clock News during the KSAT Q&A segment, expressing a mix of emotions as his term comes to a close in less than 24 hours.
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 I-35 lower level at San Pedro is currently closed in both directions due to flooding on the roadway.Drivers are urged to avoid the area if po