San Antonio Provides Severe Weather Update

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

July 6, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio area experienced heavy rain this morning, in particular the Leon Valley to Helotes area, which received six to seven inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. This, coupled with yesterday’s rain, resulted in nearly 10 inches of rain in that area, causing flooding around Leon Creek.

City crews, including the Emergency Operations Center, Public Works and the Development Services Department assessed the area and found that there were no major damages caused by the storm, though some trees are down. Five homes were flooded, three required housing assistance, which was provided by the American Red Cross. A mobile home also experienced flooding, but the residents did not request housing assistance.

The City is not planning to mandate any evacuations as there is no threat of immediate flooding. As a precaution, the City has partnered with the Red Cross to open a shelter at Burbank High School today at 8:30 pm. Residents who don’t feel safe at home may go to this shelter. Residents in need of transportation assistance can call 311, and the City will provide a taxi voucher. 311 will remain open until midnight. Pets are welcome at the shelter.

Earlier today, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed Interstate 35, south of Poteet and Jourdanton, but the highway has since reopened.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown

It only takes one foot of rushing water to carry away a small vehicle and less than one foot of water to knock over an adult. The City encourages residents to remain aware, monitor local radio, television and the City’s official social media accounts for the latest information. Avoid roads that are prone to flooding and check the City’s current road closures at this link: https://www.sanantonio.gov/PublicWorks/News-and-Media/Street-Closures

According to the National Weather Service, there are still chances for scattered showers in the next few days. Leon Creek at I-35 raised significantly and the water has begun to rescind flowing south to the Medina River. The Medina River will see rises tonight and tomorrow, however there is capacity to handle this weather. Public Works has been monitoring all creeks and rivers in partnership with the San Antonio River Authority.

As the weather clears, the City’s Solid Waste Management Department and Public Works will pick up debris on public rights of way. Residents can call 311 for debris pickup or other service needs.

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.