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Flash Flooding on San Antonio’s Northeast Side Claims 12 Lives

With seven victims identified, search teams are using K-9s, drones and ground crews to find several people still missing, including a child under six.

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Overview

  • More than seven inches of rain fell in a single day, the highest one-day total in San Antonio in over 12 years, causing Perrin Beitel, Salado and Leon creeks to overflow.
  • Officials have confirmed 12 deaths from the June 12 flash flood on San Antonio’s Northeast Side.
  • The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified seven victims, including 61-year-old Rudy Garza and 29-year-old Army firefighter Christine Gonzales.
  • Search operations continue for those still missing, including a child under six, with authorities urging families to call the San Antonio Police Department if they suspect loved ones are involved.
  • Texas A&M Task Force 1 and FEMA have provided additional support alongside local fire and police departments in rescue and recovery efforts.