Severe storms brought heavy rains to South Texas on Wednesday, spawning a tornado in San Antonio and causing widespread flash flooding across the region.
Key Takeaways
Severe storms brought heavy rains to South Texas, spawning a tornado in San Antonio and causing widespread flash flooding across the region. Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of counties as rescuers conducted high-water rescues. The hardest-hit areas included Uvalde County, with up to 16 inches of rain reported.
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High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado | Broad Agreement | Tornado touched down in San Antonio. | |
| Flooding | Broad Agreement | 10 to 20 inches of rain expected by Thursday evening. | |
| Rescues | Broad Agreement | More than 75 people rescued. |
Tornado
Broad AgreementTornado touched down in San Antonio.
Flooding
Broad Agreement10 to 20 inches of rain expected by Thursday evening.
Rescues
Broad AgreementMore than 75 people rescued.
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The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down near Interstate 10 in northwestern San Antonio. Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a small twister, with no immediate reports of injuries according to local authorities.
Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of counties as emergency crews conducted high-water rescues. The hardest-hit areas included Uvalde County, where up to 16 inches of rain had fallen by Wednesday morning. The typically calm Leona River was swollen and brown waters poured over some low bridges.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for several counties near the Mexico border, including parts of Kerr County, which experienced catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River last year that killed more than 100 people. Forecasters warned that hilly terrain in some parts of the region could be especially vulnerable to heavy rain.
The highest level of concern for potentially dangerous flooding was for areas west of San Antonio and north of Route 90, according to weather officials. The deluge is expected to continue through Thursday evening, with 10 to 20 inches of rain possible in some areas by the time the storms move out.
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