UPDATE: Severe flooding kills 11, families still looking for answers

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UPDATE: As of 3:30 p.m., the San Antonio Fire Department confirmed 11 fatalities from Thursday’s flooding.

Several individuals are still missing; however, the number is reducing.

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UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, the city of San Antonio confirmed 10 fatalities from Thursday’s flooding.

“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,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing. If you or a loved one has been impacted or you are unable to locate them, contact the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-4817.

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UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, the San Antonio Medical Examiner released the identities of three of the victims who died in Thursday’s flood.

Victor Manual Macias Castro, 28, Matthew Angel Tufono, 51, and Martha De La Torre Rangel, 55, have been confirmed as deceased. They also confirmed another victim has been located, bringing the total death toll to nine.

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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department confirmed that eight people are dead and six are still missing after Thursday’s devastating flood.

The primary area where the search is being conducted is Salado Creek near Perrin Beitel and Leon Creek near U.S. Highway 90 and South Callaghan Road.

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Officials said three bodies were found Friday, but the exact location of the discoveries has not been given.

Authorities intensified their search Friday morning for a driver whose vehicle was discovered abandoned near Leon Creek.

The San Antonio Fire Department confirmed that crews initiated the search late Thursday and are continuing efforts to locate the individual.

The vehicle was found after torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the city, leading to significant damage and multiple water rescues.

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A search was also taking place simultaneously in Beitel Creek and Salado Creek, where 13 vehicles were found submerged Thursday after the torrential rains subsided.

The flooding, which began early Thursday morning, resulted in over 70 high-water rescues and numerous emergency calls. Authorities reported that at least five people have died, and two remain missing.

One of the missing, Steve Richards, disappeared when his car began floating during a phone call with his wife. The heavy downpour also led to multiple accidents, including lightning strikes, structural fires, and power outages affecting up to 30,000 homes.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings throughout the day, cautioning residents to avoid driving through flooded areas. Despite the warnings, many drivers attempted to navigate flooded roadways, leading to dangerous conditions and additional rescues.

Fire department officials emphasized the importance of heeding road closures and avoiding travel during severe weather events.

To report a loved one that you believe may have been involved in this event, and you are unable to locate them, please call the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-4817

UPDATE: Severe flooding kills 11, families still looking for answers