San Antonio, TX — The bodies of two people were recovered on Monday after a flash flood inundated Salado Creek in San Antonio on Sunday night. Authorities were initially alerted by friends of the victims, who reported them missing. One of the bodies was located by friends, while the other was discovered by law enforcement responding to the scene.
Bodies Found in Flooded Creek
The victims, identified only as a man and woman, were found along with debris washed downstream during the heavy flooding. San Antonio police confirmed that the flash flooding was caused by nearly two inches of rain that fell on the city on Sunday night. The National Weather Service had issued a Flash Flood Warning at 7:15 p.m. CT for the northern parts of San Antonio.
Authorities are still piecing together the details of the incident, but confirmed that the victims were swept away by the rising waters of Salado Creek.
“We were able to locate both bodies, but it’s tragic to see how the debris from the flood also contributed to the scene,” said a police spokesperson.
A Third Person Found Safe
A third individual who had been reported missing was later found safe and was not involved in the flooding incident. This individual’s identity and condition were not disclosed by authorities.
Weather Conditions and Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service reported about 2 inches of rain at San Antonio International Airport on Sunday night, leading to the flash flood that overwhelmed the creek. The warning for the north side of the city was issued in a timely manner, but the damage from the flood still resulted in fatalities.
“The heavy rain and rapidly rising waters created hazardous conditions, with the floodwaters moving quickly and unpredictably,” said a meteorologist from the National Weather Service.
Flash Flooding, a Reminder of Previous Tragedies
These deaths come nearly two months after the devastating flooding during the July 4th holiday, which killed nearly 140 people in central Texas, most of them at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian retreat near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Authorities said the two tragic events highlight the ongoing threat posed by flash flooding in Texas during heavy rainfalls.
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