More than a century ago, when it was an El Niño year, San Antonio was one of the Texas cities that got slammed by severe weather. Heavy rain during the final days of November 1913 set the stage for more flooding in the first week of December 1913, which resulted in 180 drownings. The city saw 20 to 25 inches of rain in 15 days.

The search is underway for two people who were swept away by floodwaters in San Antonio, Texas. Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the city, killing at least five people according to officials. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the forecast.

High-water rescues have taken place in San Antonio after torrential rain and thunderstorms pounded Texas over the past few days, and now the threat if shifting to the Houston area. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne was in Houston on Thursday morning with the latest on the conditions.

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.

SAN ANTONIO — Dozens of roads and low water crossings are closed after heavy rain brought flooding conditions to the San Antonio area.