The community in San Antonio is grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic flash flood that occurred early Thursday morning, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals. As reported by CBS19, the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) conducted extensive rescue operations, with Texas A&M Task Force 1 providing assistance. In the midst of chaos, first responders were met with conditions grim enough to wash 15 cars into the Salado Creek bed, causing a substantial loss of life and distress in the community.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified 12 of the 13 victims, with the last victim pending notification of the next of kin, as KTSA reports. Among the deceased are Derwin Anderson, 43, located in the area of Callaghan and Highway 90, and Roseann Cobb, 41, found in the vicinity of Wurzbach Parkway. The victims ranged in age from 28 to 67, and many were discovered in the area known as 410/Perrin Beitel.
On Thursday, San Antonio witnessed its highest rainfall in over a decade, with the San Antonio International Airport recording 6.12 inches. San Antonio Fire Department confirmed all the reported missing individuals have been recovered as of Saturday morning. Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed his condolences in a social media message, stating "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," according to CBS19.
The recent flood has shown how vulnerable the area is to severe weather. City officials are warning people to stay alert for more flooding, especially near the Medina and San Antonio rivers through Father's Day weekend. CBS19 reports that the fire department handled many emergency calls during the crisis. If you're looking for missing relatives after the flood, call the San Antonio Fire Department at (210) 207-4817 for help.
