Texas Flash Floods Leave 10 Dead, Several Missing After Heavy Rains Hit San Antonio
Heavy rains in Texas trigger severe flash floods in San Antonio, killing at least 10 and leaving more missing. Rescue efforts ongoing as climate concerns grow.
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At least ten people have died and several remain missing after heavy rains triggered catastrophic flash flooding across parts of Texas, particularly in San Antonio, officials confirmed on Friday.
The deadly weather event began early Thursday, when intense downpours overwhelmed local drainage systems and quickly turned streets into dangerous waterways. Vehicles were swept into creek beds, and entire neighborhoods saw rising waters within minutes, according to KENS5.
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
San Antonio’s fire department is continuing search operations for at least four more missing persons. First responders have carried out more than 70 water rescues since the storm began, and have responded to 16 high-risk flood locations.
By Friday afternoon, the death toll had risen to ten. Authorities expect the number to rise as searches continue into the weekend.
Mayor Responds to Crisis
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed condolences and concern on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), writing, “My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones and with those still searching for them.” He also praised emergency teams and their families for their "courageous service under extreme conditions."
Climate Concerns Resurface
Scientists have long warned that climate change—largely driven by human fossil fuel emissions—is intensifying extreme weather events. Warmer temperatures increase moisture in the atmosphere, leading to more frequent, intense, and prolonged storms like the one that devastated San Antonio.
Environmental experts reiterated on Friday that such disasters are likely to become more common unless swift action is taken to reduce emissions and improve urban flood infrastructure.
Community Impact
Local authorities have opened temporary shelters for displaced residents and are working with state and federal agencies to assess damage and provide relief. Many roads remain closed, and residents have been urged to avoid low-lying areas and heed flood warnings.
As Texas grapples with the aftermath of one of its deadliest flooding events in recent memory, communities across the state are calling for both immediate relief and long-term climate resilience planning.
Stay with TheHubWeb.com for live updates, rescue efforts, and the latest on Texas’ flood recovery.
