Flash floods leave 1 dead in San Antonio, Texas
One person died in San Antonio, Texas, on May 1, 2026, after flash floods spread across urban areas during periods of heavy rainfall. Police and fire crews recovered the victim from a drainage channel as floodwaters impacted roads and infrastructure.
Flooding in San Antonio, Texas, on May 1, 2026. Credit: Bexar County ESD 12 Fire/Rescue
Flash flooding developed across San Antonio on May 1 as thunderstorms brought 50–75 mm (2–3 inches) of rain across parts of Bexar County.
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) said that officers and fire crews saw the male in the water. Fire officials initiated a high-water rescue and recovered his body from the water, the report said.
The male was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine his identity as well as his cause and manner of death.
SAPD said its investigation is ongoing.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple flash flood warnings as rainfall intensified, with total accumulations across the region forecast to reach 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) with isolated amounts up to 150 mm (6 inches).
Flooding concentrated along low-water crossings and drainage channels, where runoff accumulated rapidly across urban roadways. San Pedro Creek and similar channels carried fast-moving water during peak rainfall, increasing risk in built-up areas.
More than 30 road closures were reported across San Antonio, including sections of I-35 and I-10 due to the flash floods. Power outages affected approximately 3 800 customers at peak disruptions as storms moved through the region.
References:
1 One dead in San Antonio as rounds of heavy rain raise dangerous flooding concerns across Texas, Gulf Coast – Fox Weather – May 1, 2026
2 Male’s body recovered from San Pedro Creek, San Antonio police say – KSAT – May 1, 2025
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