San Antonio Responds to Widespread Flooding and Ongoing Recovery
Published on June 13, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (June 13, 2025) — Following severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday morning, the San Antonio area experienced widespread flash flooding, with 3 to 8 inches of rain falling across Medina, Bexar, Comal, Hays, and Guadalupe counties, as well as parts of the Coastal Plains. Flooding remains a serious concern along the Medina River through Friday and the San Antonio River south of the city through the weekend.
Residents are urged to continue using extreme caution and to never drive through barricaded or flooded roadways. As always: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Emergency Response and Search Efforts
As of 2 p.m. Friday, San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) confirms 10 fatalities and reports multiple people remain missing because of the flash flooding.
If you are missing a loved one who may have been impacted by the flood and are unable to locate them, please call the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) at 210-207-4817. If you were able to escape floodwaters and abandoned your vehicle, SAPD would like to ensure your safety—please contact SAPD at 210-207-4817.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and gratitude to first responders.
“Our hearts are with the families of those we’ve lost to this week’s flash floods and the families who continue searching for their loved ones,” Nirenberg said.
“I want to personally thank our San Antonio first responders and their families for their sacrifices toward the recovery efforts. Erika and I will be praying that those who are missing are found without harm.”
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with concentrated efforts at Salado Creek near Perrin Beitel and Leon Creek near Highway 90 and Callaghan Road.
SAFD has deployed canine units and has requested additional support from Texas A&M Task Force 1, a highly trained search and rescue team of 40 personnel. These teams are conducting detailed ground searches across creek beds, low-water crossings, and debris fields.
Since the start of the flooding event, SAFD has responded to:
- More than 70 water rescues
- 16 high water investigations
SAPD is supporting SAFD’s search and recovery efforts by:
- Providing scene and perimeter security
- Conducting death investigations through the SAPD Homicide Unit, including next-of-kin notifications for all deceased individuals
- Processing the scene with the SAPD Crime Scene Unit
- Monitoring phone lines for calls from those searching for missing loved ones
Infrastructure Impacts and Road Conditions
Public Works reports 18 roadway closures due to debris and potential pavement damage. For a full list, visit the Street Closures map.
Of the city’s 141 low-water crossings, at least 15 sites show possible structural damage. Two crossings—Vicar Drive at Beitel Creek and Old O’Connor Road—have sustained significant damage and will remain closed pending full assessments.
Cleanup and repair work is underway.
Cooling Centers
City-operated cooling centers remain open during normal hours at local libraries, community centers, and senior centers. For more information and a map of the cooling centers, please visit SA.gov/HotWeather.
Stay Informed
For updates and resources:
The City’s Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor conditions and will issue further updates as information becomes available.