Several districts close schools after severe flooding

Several districts close schools after severe flooding

COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Several school districts – including Seguin, Navarro, Comal, Gonzales ISD –announced schools will be closed for Thursday, October 14, following severe flooding. Initially, Comal ISD had said there only would be a 2-hour delayed start, but then the district released new information around 7:20 a.m. Gonzales ISD announced its decision just before 8 a.m. In a news release posted to social media, Comal ISD said: “Throughout the morning, our transportation supervisors…

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Comal ISD closes schools after severe flooding

COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Comal Independent School District announced schools will be closed for Thursday, October 14, following severe flooding. Initially, the district had said there would be a 2-hour delayed start, but then the district released new information around 7:20 a.m. In a news release posted to social media, Comal ISD said: “Throughout the morning, our transportation supervisors have been evaluating the roadways and our Emergency Management Teams has been in contact with local…

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Flash Flood Warning continues for several counties as storms slowly roll out of south-central Texas | Track the rain

Flash Flood Warning continues for several counties as storms slowly roll out of south-central Texas | Track the rain

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 a.m.: Southeastern Comal County Central and southeastern Guadalupe County Gonzales County Wilson County Flash Flood Warning until 12:30 p.m.: DeWitt County Karnes County Lavaca County As of 75…

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Flash Flood Warning continues for several counties as storms slowly roll across south-central Texas | Track the rain

Flash Flood Warning continues for several counties as storms slowly roll across south-central Texas | Track the rain

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County, and power remains out for some local customers. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The Flash Flood Warning lasts until 6:45 a.m. for portions of Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Lavaca and Wilson counties. An earlier Flash Flood Warning lasts…

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Flash Flood Warning continues for Bexar, other counties as storms slowly roll across south-central Texas | Track the rain

Flash Flood Warning continues for Bexar, other counties as storms slowly roll across south-central Texas | Track the rain

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County, and power remains out for some local customers. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for EAST CENTRAL GONZALES AND NORTHWESTERN LAVACA COUNTIES until 4:15 a.m. Take cover now if you live in these areas! A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few…

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Tornado Warning for parts of Gonzales, Lavaca counties; Flash Flood Warning for SA area as storms move across South Texas | Track the rain

Tornado Warning for parts of Gonzales, Lavaca counties; Flash Flood Warning for SA area as storms move across South Texas | Track the rain

The latest warning was issued due to the two to five inches of rain that has already fallen, leading to multiple low water crossings inundated with water SAN ANTONIO — A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for EAST CENTRAL GONZALES AND NORTHWESTERN LAVACA COUNTIES until 3:15 a.m. Take cover now if you live in these areas! As of 3 a.m., just over 1,000 San Antonio residents were without power due to the ongoing storms. CPS…

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Flash Flood Warning in effect for San Antonio area as storms move across South Texas | Track the rain

Flash Flood Warning in effect for San Antonio area as storms move across South Texas | Track the rain

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of Bexar and Comal counties, including San Antonio, until 1 a.m. Thursday as storms caused by Tropical Depression Pamela continue to push through South Texas. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Blanco counties where an estimated three inches of rain…

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Flash flooding threat continues as storms from Tropical Depression Pamela moves across South Texas | Track the rain

Flash flooding threat continues as storms from Tropical Depression Pamela moves across South Texas | Track the rain

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Blanco counties where an estimated three inches of rain has fallen and two additional inches are possible.   A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Gillespie, Kerr and Bandera counties expired at 6:30 p.m. Previously, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of…

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Flooding possible as storms from Tropical Depression Pamela moves across South Texas | Track the rain

Flooding possible as storms from Tropical Depression Pamela moves across South Texas | Track the rain

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — An intense thunderstorm with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and strong wind is moving toward western Kendall and southeast Kerr counties from Bandera County as of 6:45 p.m. KENS 5 Meteorologist Andrew Wilson says to head indoors if you are in this region. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Gillespie, Kerr and Bandera counties expired…

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Flash Flood Watch issued for San Antonio on Wednesday as Hurricane Pamela strengthens

Flash Flood Watch issued for San Antonio on Wednesday as Hurricane Pamela strengthens

A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Tuesday nights for parts of the Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains. On Wednesday morning, the watch expands to include the Hill Country and San Antonio.  Forecasters predict areas could see two to fives inches of rain, with higher totals possible. “The greatest threat for this is currently forecast to be across the Hill Country, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande,” the National Weather Service says.  San Antonio…

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Tropical Storm Pamela to strengthen into major hurricane, bring rain to San Antonio area

Tropical Storm Pamela to strengthen into major hurricane, bring rain to San Antonio area

Candice Avila-Garcia, mySanAntonio.com Oct. 11, 2021 Graphic shows wind speeds associated with Tropical Storm Pamela.  National Hurricane Center San Antonio could see heavy rain with a risk for flooding, forecasters say. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Pamela will likely gain strength and turn into a major hurricane before hitting land in Mexico late Wednesday. The storm is forecast to move through Texas on Thursday. As it weakens, it’s expected to combine with moisture…

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'Gotta love Texas': TikTok sparks debate on Whataburger being open during tropical storm

'Gotta love Texas': TikTok sparks debate on Whataburger being open during tropical storm

If there’s one thing Texas can always count on, it’s Whataburger. Recently, a viral TikTok touched on how Whataburger stays open during harsh weather. Remember MySA’s story of when the fast-food chain stayed open during the Texas winter storm in San Antonio? We do. User @littlehellion8 posted her video of a long line at one Deer Park Whataburger on Monday, September 13, when a Category 1 Hurricane Nicholas was heading toward Houston. Deer Park isn’t…

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CPS Energy workers travel to Houston to help with Hurricane Nicholas recovery

CPS Energy workers travel to Houston to help with Hurricane Nicholas recovery

32 Workers headed out Wednesday morning to help restore power after Hurricane Nicholas swept through the area. SAN ANTONIO — Workers with CPS Energy set out for the Houston area this morning to help restore power after Hurricane Nicholas. In the early morning hours, crews were hard at work prepping for the long road ahead of them. “We’re going to CenterPoint, which is in Houston, to assist our brothers over there to restore power,” said…

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South Texas volunteers deploy to help with Hurricane Nicholas

South Texas volunteers deploy to help with Hurricane Nicholas

Volunteers will be in the area offering aid for weeks. SAN ANTONIO — American Red Cross volunteers from south Texas are stepping in to help recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Nicholas. The scope of the damage Hurricane Nicholas left in its wake since making landfall in east Texas is still being determined. “We have advanced teams that are out, that will go out as soon as the winds drop below 39 miles-per-hour,”…

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San Antonio non-profit leader helps with cleanup from Hurricane Ida with supplies donated by Spurs

San Antonio non-profit leader helps with cleanup from Hurricane Ida with supplies donated by Spurs

A group called San Antonio Aware and Prepared is wrapping up a weekend in Louisiana assisting in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. SAN ANTONIO — With eyes on Tropical Storm Nicholas—many are still dealing with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida. A San Antonio man is in Louisiana right now assisting with cleanup efforts there. The road to recovery is a long one—as Joseph Villarreal describes it for many people he’s spoken with in Louisiana. “This…

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