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At least six inches of rain fell in a three-hour period on Thursday, leading to more than a dozen vehicles being washed into a creek. A candlelight vigil was scheduled for Wednesday evening for the victims by the nonprofit San Antonio Aware and Prepared.
SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning's flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 13, officials said.
More than six inches of rain fell in the San Antonio region overnight, surpassing the city’s average rainfall for June and July combined.
The Harris County Flood Control District is warning drivers to avoid areas around the county as rains move across the region.
SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio nonprofits are stepping up to unite the community for a moment of healing and remembrance in light of the flash floods last week that took the lives of 13 men and women.
A full list of the latest warnings issued for Central Texas counties is below. TEMPLE, Texas — LATEST: A Flash Flood Warning for Freestone County is in effect until 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Download the KCEN 6 News mobile app for iPhone and Android to stay up-to-date with any severe weather, including coverage during Tornado Warnings.
Central Texas, including San Antonio and areas east, are in a Level 2 of 5 risk for isolated to scattered severe storms through Wednesday evening. On Thursday, there's a higher risk of damaging winds and heavy rain, plus even large hail, along the Interstate 10 corridor east of San Antonio, wrote a NWS forecaster on Wednesday.
Seek higher ground. Never walk or drive through flooded roadways; avoid floodwaters as much as possible. Listen to local media and evacuate if told to. Do not enter flood waters. Murky water easily hides debris, chemicals and downed power lines. Wait for the "all clear" to re-enter a flood-damaged property.