Flooding kills 8 in San Antonio
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The Mirror US on MSNSan Antonio flood horror leaves 13 dead after cars swept away and people trapped in treesMore than 7 inches of rain fell over a span of hours on Thursday, causing fast-rising floodwaters to carry more than a dozen cars into a creek.
Residents across Central Texas are left with with damaged property after the area experienced record-breaking rain, dangerous winds and a short-lived tornado on Thursday, June 12. Several towns, many of which are in the San Antonio metropolitan area, are also experiencing flash flooding, resulting in a number of road and river closures.
Slow-moving storms could result in flash flooding across parts of Central and South Texas. Hail and strong winds are possible, too.
Heavy rain and storms trap drivers in high water on San Antonio's northeast side Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Drivers are getting stuck in dangerous high water at Thousand Oaks and Wetmore on the northeast side of San Antonio Thursday morning after heavy rain and storms throughout the early morning hours.