News Summary
San Antonio is facing severe flash flooding after over 6 inches of rain fell in just two days, resulting in four confirmed deaths and numerous emergency rescues. Heavy rain has caused extensive road closures and power outages, with emergency services responding to multiple high-water incidents. Residents are urged to avoid travel as further rainfall is anticipated, putting additional strain on local infrastructure and safety. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and providing updates as rescue efforts progress.
San Antonio Faces Deadly Flash Flooding After Over 6 Inches of Rain; Four Confirmed Dead and Numerous Rescues Underway
San Antonio, Texas, has been grappling with severe flash flooding following an extraordinary rainfall that dumped over 6 inches on the city in just two days. Tragically, at least four individuals have been confirmed dead as a direct result of the flooding, and rescue operations are ongoing as emergency services respond to high-water incidents throughout the area.
Heavy Rainfall and Immediate Impact
According to reports, San Antonio received approximately 6.62 inches of rain over the past 48 hours, with 6.12 inches falling in the last 24 hours alone. The torrential downpour began early on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, leading to widespread flash flooding that quickly incapacitated the city.
Fatalities and Accident Reports
Among the devastating impact of this heavy rainfall, four people, consisting of two men and two women, were confirmed dead after their vehicles were swept away in floodwaters. The incidents occurred in the Northeast Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel area. Eyewitnesses reported seeing as many as 4-5 vehicles being engulfed by the rising waters. Initial reports indicated that a multivehicle crash had taken place, resulting in one death, with two additional bodies later recovered downstream.
Rescue Operations Underway
San Antonio Fire Department officials responded to approximately 20 high-water rescue calls, safely extracting several individuals from dangerous conditions. Four people were transported to hospitals for treatment as part of the ongoing rescue efforts. Local authorities are focusing their resources on high-risk areas where floodwaters have risen significantly, presenting immediate threats to life and safety.
Infrastructure Impact and Road Closures
The heavy flooding resulted in extensive road closures, with 44 sections of roadways now shut down in Bexar County and 40 low-water crossings reported as impassable. In multiple locations, water levels surged to heights of up to 4 feet, and Leon Creek near Loop 410 experienced a dramatic rise of 13 feet within a span of only two hours.
Flood Threat Expansion and Weather Warnings
As the situation develops, threats of further heavy rainfall are expected to persist throughout the week, posing additional risks to other regions across Texas and even extending into parts of the Ark-La-Tex. The National Weather Service has categorized the Houston area under a Level 3 out of 4 flash flood threat, highlighting severe weather concerns that blanket a significant portion of Texas and the Deep South.
Power Outages and Continuing Risks
Severe weather has also led to power outages affecting over 27,000 customers in the San Antonio area alone. With forecasts indicating the possibility of additional rainfall ranging from 1 to 3 inches, and isolated areas potentially receiving as much as 6 inches, public safety officials are urging residents to avoid travel due to the realistic hazards posed by flooding.
Public Safety Advisory
Authorities continue to advise the public against unnecessary travel. The situation remains fluid, and further guidance will be provided as rescue and recovery efforts evolve. Emergency services are on high alert as they navigate the challenging conditions brought on by the unrelenting storms.
The situation is being monitored closely, and updates will be issued as they become available.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Weather: Texas Flash Flooding
- Wikipedia: Flash Flood
- News 4 San Antonio: Multi-Vehicle Wreck
- Google Search: Texas Flooding June 2025
- KSAT: Strong Storms and Flooding
- Google Scholar: Flash Floods Impact
- Express-News: Flood Watch Texas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Flooding
- KTSA: Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding
- Google News: San Antonio Flooding
