Flash Floods Kill 5 in San Antonio as Cars Are Swept Away

San Antonio was hit with devastating flash flooding on Thursday (June 12).

5 Lives Lost in Northeast San Antonio

ABC News reports that at least 5 people died in the intense flooding. The fatalities happened in the northeastern part of the city near Loop 410.

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Fifteen vehicles were swept away by flash flooding. Nineteen people were in the water at one point. Rescue crews were able to remove 10 people from the flooding; two escaped the high water on their own.

Up to 8 Inches of Rainfall in Hours

According to KSAT, an estimated 5 to 8 inches of rain fell in the San Antonio area overnight on Thursday. In some instances, the storms dumped 2 inches of rain in 30 minutes.

Floodwater Safety: A Deadly Underestimation

Remember, it is never safe to drive or walk through flood waters. Victims often underestimate the power of flooding and are swept away by it.

A good rule of thumb to always follow is to “turn around, don’t drown.”

Top Ten Deadliest Tornadoes in Texas History

Over the next two months. All of these tornadoes celebrate their anniversaries in Texas. Let's look back on some of the worst storms this state has ever seen. Info taken from KSAT.

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WARNING: These Are the Counties With the Most Tornadoes in Texas

Stacker compiled a list of counties which experience the most tornadoes in Texas using data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

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LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

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Source: Deadly Flash Floods Slam San Antonio, Kill 5

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