SAN ANTONIO — Severe storms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to San Antonio on Thursday, leaving at least 13 people dead and thousands without power, authorities said.
The storms struck the area on June 12, 2025, unleashing torrential downpours that caused widespread flooding, particularly in northeast San Antonio near Salado Creek and areas along Loop 410. Multiple vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, officials reported.
San Antonio Fire Department and Bexar County authorities confirmed the fatalities, with the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifying most of the victims, whose ages ranged from 28 to 67. Details about the circumstances of each death remained under investigation, according to officials.
CPS Energy reported that around 30,000 customers lost power at the peak of the storms due to the severe weather. Crews worked to restore service, though some outages persisted into the following days.
Emergency responders conducted dozens of high-water rescues as floodwaters rapidly rose. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said 15 vehicles were swept off the road in one northeast area, contributing to the casualties.
The National Weather Service had issued flash flood warnings for the region as thunderstorms brought several inches of rain in a short period. Some locations received more than seven inches of precipitation, overwhelming drainage systems in low-lying areas.
City and county officials issued a joint disaster declaration in the aftermath to support recovery efforts, citing damage to streets, drainage infrastructure and other critical systems. Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai stated, “In the aftermath of the unprecedented storms that resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives, we are taking action to ensure that we have the necessary resources for our community’s recovery.”
As of Friday, search and recovery operations continued in affected areas, with officials urging residents to avoid flooded roadways. Power restoration efforts by CPS Energy were ongoing, with priorities placed on critical infrastructure and residential neighborhoods.
The event marked one of the deadliest flooding incidents in San Antonio’s modern history, according to local meteorologists, who compared it to previous significant floods in the region.
Officials continued to monitor the situation and advised the public to heed weather alerts during severe storm seasons in Texas. Further details on the victims and long-term impacts were expected to be released as investigations proceed.
