San Antonio was brought to a standstill Friday morning as torrential rain triggered a flash flood warning, leading to widespread road closures and high-water rescues across the city. The National Weather Service extended the warning through a.m., urging residents to avoid travel as major thoroughfares, including parts of Interstate 35, became impassable.
Emergency crews responded to multiple incidents involving vehicles stranded in deep water, but no injuries were reported. The downpours were part of a broader severe weather system that battered Texas with destructive winds, hail, and flooding earlier in the week.
Although the most intense storms have moved on, the aftermath continues to disrupt daily life. Rain chances are expected to decrease, with only isolated showers possible later in the day, but officials remain cautious as saturated ground could lead to additional flooding if more storms develop.
Residents are advised to stay alert for further updates, as the region remains at risk for pop-up storms and lingering high water in low-lying areas.
