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San Antonio River Authority to thin out trees along Mission Reach riverbanks
Read full article: San Antonio River Authority to thin out trees along Mission Reach riverbanksChainsaws, skid steers, and wood chippers will join the sound of birds and running water along the Mission Reach portion of the San Antonio River for the next four months.
San Antonio’s proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhood
Read full article: San Antonio’s proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhoodMore than 100 property owners are in danger of losing their homes over a plan to build a drainage pond that could mitigate flooding in the Thompson neighborhood.
Residents eager for solution to flooding on Encino Park street
Read full article: Residents eager for solution to flooding on Encino Park streetResidents have been dealing with the issue for more than six years, but now, city crews are constructing a solution for homes on Encino Crown and Encino Summit.
‘Unthinkable:’ Neighbors recount widespread flooding damage as city starts construction in Encino Park
Read full article: ‘Unthinkable:’ Neighbors recount widespread flooding damage as city starts construction in Encino ParkOne San Antonio resident on Encino Crown said her backyard turns into a waterfall almost every time it rains.
‘Hands off our homes’: Southwest Side residents rally together as city reviews flood prevention plans
Read full article: ‘Hands off our homes’: Southwest Side residents rally together as city reviews flood prevention plansSouthwest Side residents, like Cynthia Vallejo, said they’re fighting for their homes.
SAFD provides driver safety tips during flash flooding events
Read full article: SAFD provides driver safety tips during flash flooding eventsThe San Antonio Fire Department responded to 20 high-water rescue calls. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, and most were able to get to safety before crews arrived.
What went wrong? People wonder how sudden downpour overwhelmed local street
Read full article: What went wrong? People wonder how sudden downpour overwhelmed local streetAt least ten cars were caught up in high water that suddenly inundated a stretch of N. New Braunfels Avenue that goes through Alamo Heights and San Antonio.
‘A long time’: After six years of drainage issues in Encino Park, construction project to start soon
Read full article: ‘A long time’: After six years of drainage issues in Encino Park, construction project to start soonThe city said crews will start working on the Sienna Basin Revision in the coming weeks. The construction is expected to take six to eight months.
Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Read full article: Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott saysTexas and the federal government will begin assessing the damage caused by a series of storms that battered rural East Texas and the Houston area with rain last week.
Videos show heavy flooding in parts of Texas; hundreds of people rescued, evacuated
Read full article: Videos show heavy flooding in parts of Texas; hundreds of people rescued, evacuatedHeavy rain pummeled parts of Texas over the weekend, leading to major flooding in Houston, hundreds of rescues and at least one death.
Bodycam footage captures Houston police officer rescuing man, dogs from flood
Read full article: Bodycam footage captures Houston police officer rescuing man, dogs from floodBody camera footage from the Houston Police Department shows the moments an officer saved a man and three dogs out of flood waters.
Property owners concerned about losing their homes if city flooding proposal becomes reality
Read full article: Property owners concerned about losing their homes if city flooding proposal becomes realityA new City of San Antonio proposal aimed at flood control is sacrificing over 100 homes with the goal of saving thousands more.
Residents fear displacement as city considers flood prevention measures
Read full article: Residents fear displacement as city considers flood prevention measuresThe City of San Antonio has three proposals to control flooding along Highway 90 east of I-35 but all proposals would include the buyout of properties, some homeowners are
Flood risk remains high for parts of Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood
Read full article: Flood risk remains high for parts of Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhoodFlooding in the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood has long been an issue. It became dangerously evident during the Memorial Day weekend floods of 2013. The city has spent nearly a decade trying to make improvements.
Bexar County, San Antonio emergency crews begin to gear up for major weather event ahead
Read full article: Bexar County, San Antonio emergency crews begin to gear up for major weather event aheadBexar County and San Antonio crews are placing barricades in flood-prone areas to prepare for upcoming heavy weather.
Two issues caused major flooding that shut down I-35 lower levels last week, over weekend
Read full article: Two issues caused major flooding that shut down I-35 lower levels last week, over weekendHeavy rain Thursday and Saturday caused flooding, especially in some well-known problem spots. One of those is the lower levels of I-35 downtown, which had to be closed both days. Two issues contributed to that.
Storms cause cancelation of Fiesta Fiesta, official event kicking off Fiesta 2023
Read full article: Storms cause cancelation of Fiesta Fiesta, official event kicking off Fiesta 2023San Antonio officials on Thursday evening canceled Fiesta Fiesta, the official ceremony that kicks off Fiesta 2023, after severe thunderstorms moved through downtown.
Changes to flood zones in Bexar County could impact your property. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: Changes to flood zones in Bexar County could impact your property. Here’s what you need to know.The San Antonio River Authority is working to help property owners and renters figure out how changes to the floodplain map could impact their plans for the future.
FEMA releases new flood maps for San Antonio, Bexar County; effective in July
Read full article: FEMA releases new flood maps for San Antonio, Bexar County; effective in JulyThe maps affect portions of China Grove, Elmendorf, San Antonio and St. Hedwig along with some unincorporated areas of Bexar County.
Comfort residents determined to find ways to fund early flood warning monitor
Read full article: Comfort residents determined to find ways to fund early flood warning monitorA small project to document stories from the 1978 Hill Country flood has evolved into a project to get early flood sensor monitors that could save lives in the event of another flood.
Residents frustrated with Bexar County drainage ditch project delays, concerned about flooding
Read full article: Residents frustrated with Bexar County drainage ditch project delays, concerned about floodingBexar County Public Works Department plans to complete drainage infrastructure project before October 2023.
Dallas woman records video of her flooded apartment, floating MacBook during heavy rains
Read full article: Dallas woman records video of her flooded apartment, floating MacBook during heavy rainsDallas is experiencing flash flooding in many areas of the city and one woman documented what she woke up to on Monday morning.
Yellowstone National Park closed after flooding sweeps away bridge, washes out roads
Read full article: Yellowstone National Park closed after flooding sweeps away bridge, washes out roadsMajor flooding swept away at least one bridge, washed away roads and set off mudslides in Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
San Antonio residents in flood-prone areas worried ahead of several days of forecasted rain
Read full article: San Antonio residents in flood-prone areas worried ahead of several days of forecasted rainWhile the rain is a welcome sign, some in flood-prone areas are worried ahead of the days of forecasted rain.
RVs toppled, 1 taken downstream on Guadalupe River after flooding in New Braunfels
Read full article: RVs toppled, 1 taken downstream on Guadalupe River after flooding in New BraunfelsOvernight flooding along the Guadalupe River caused one RV at a resort to be lifted and carried downstream, New Braunfels officials said.
City of San Antonio to create emergency fund for flood victims, District 6 councilwoman says
Read full article: City of San Antonio to create emergency fund for flood victims, District 6 councilwoman saysDistrict 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda said she’s been working with city staff to establish an emergency fund for people affected by flooding.
San Antonio’s River Walk exists because of a devastating flood 100 years ago this week
Read full article: San Antonio’s River Walk exists because of a devastating flood 100 years ago this weekThe remnants of a category 1 hurricane in 1921 caused death and destruction in San Antonio, but they also helped push for change.
These videos show just how shocking the flooding in NYC really is
Read full article: These videos show just how shocking the flooding in NYC really isHurricane Ida may not pack the strong winds it once had when it hit Louisiana, but it’s still dumping an insane amount of rain in its path, including on New York City.
Council member closely monitoring new flooding concerns from District 6 homeowners
Read full article: Council member closely monitoring new flooding concerns from District 6 homeownersSan Antonio District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda is asking that those communities that experienced significant new flooding to reach out to her office. She wants to form a plan of action and budget for a fix.
Every US coast will experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods thanks to moon wobble, climate change, NASA says
Read full article: Every US coast will experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods thanks to moon wobble, climate change, NASA saysAlmost all U.S. mainland coastlines in addition to Hawaii and Guam, could see record flooding in the 2030s thanks to what is known as moon wobble.
This is what Rockport looks like after recent flooding and heavy rains
Read full article: This is what Rockport looks like after recent flooding and heavy rainsFlooding in Rockport and Fulton from recent storms in the area has caused some people to take to Twitter to show what the towns look like after heavy rainfall this week.
Flash flood emergency issued for Rockport area Wednesday
Read full article: Flash flood emergency issued for Rockport area WednesdayA flash flood warning is in effect until 4:45 p.m. Wednesday for central Aransas County, which includes the coastal communities of Rockport, Fulton, Copano Village and Key Allegro.
Damage from flood stalls SAWS’ multi-million dollar construction project
Read full article: Damage from flood stalls SAWS’ multi-million dollar construction projectA representative from SAWS stated that their W-6 project at Highway 90 and Leon Creek was inundated by the Leon Creek floodwaters, filling the project pit and tunnel.
Homeowners trapped in their homes by floodwaters describe stressful situation, aftermath
Read full article: Homeowners trapped in their homes by floodwaters describe stressful situation, aftermathResidents in a Northwest Side community say flooding problems have been escalating in their neighborhood after some of them spent several hours stranded in their homes, while others were displaced after rainwater went in their homes.
Mobile homes evacuated on San Antonio’s Southwest Side amid rising water levels
Read full article: Mobile homes evacuated on San Antonio’s Southwest Side amid rising water levelsWater levels are now receding at a Southwest Side mobile home park where some residents evacuated their homes Tuesday afternoon.
Major flooding at Leon Creek; flood warning issued for Medina River
Read full article: Major flooding at Leon Creek; flood warning issued for Medina RiverAt around 5:30 p.m., Leon Creek at Interstate 35 crested at 25.79 feet -- the fourth-highest crest on record, NWS officials said. The water should continually recede through the night.
Padre Island National Seashore reopens after substantial coastal flooding
Read full article: Padre Island National Seashore reopens after substantial coastal floodingPadre Island National Seashore is reopening after substantial coastal flooding Wednesday night spurred officials to close the park earlier this week. On Thursday morning, officials at PINS noted that the seashore experienced substantial coastal flooding and had water up to the dunes saying North Beach and South Beach down to the Mansfield Channel were closed until the risk of flooding had passed. An update Thursday evening posted to Facebook said South Beach would reopen to vehicle access at 7 a.m. Friday and that primitive beach camping would be allowed. ***Update Thursday August 27, 2020*** North Beach will reopen to vehicles later this evening. South... Posted by Padre Island National Seashore on Saturday, August 22, 2020Related headlines:Blue dragons arent the only odd things spotted at Texas beaches in the last yearBeautiful but dangerous blue dragons discovered on Texas beach are rare findPadre Island National Seashore cancels popular turtle release events for the summer
Gulf Coast prepares for flooding from Tropical Storm Cristobal
Read full article: Gulf Coast prepares for flooding from Tropical Storm CristobalThe latest forecast track has Tropical Storm Cristobal -- the third named storm of what is expected to be an active hurricane season -- making landfall sometime Sunday afternoon or early evening. Track Tropical Storm Cristobal here >>>As for Cristobal's landfall location, several models say it will fall somewhere between Marsh Island and Slidell, Louisiana. Flooding will be the biggest concern for Gulf Coast states east of Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has a "marginal risk" for the coastal regions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and northwestern Florida. “Tropical storms like Cristobal can still be prolific tornado producers, especially when making landfall on the Gulf Coast,” said CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller.
UPDATE: Houston water boil advisory lifted, officials say
Read full article: UPDATE: Houston water boil advisory lifted, officials sayHOUSTON – After an 8-foot diameter water main pipe burst in east Houston Thursday, sparking a days-long boil water advisory, city officials said Saturday it is no longer necessary to boil your water. The City of Houston lifted the boil water notice that has been in place since Thursday, Feb. 27. Houston residents no longer need to boil water used for drinking, cooking and making ice, according to city officials. Water quality testing submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirmed that tap water meets all regulatory standards and is safe to drink. Boil water notice issued for HoustonA boil water notice was issued for the Houston water system Thursday and was expected to remain in effect until at least Saturday morning.