Tornado and Heavy Flooding Cause Widespread Damage Across San Antonio and Texas Communities

Severe weather struck the San Antonio area on Wednesday, July 15, bringing an EF-1 tornado and extensive flooding that forced numerous closures. The National Weather Service reported the tornado touched down near the Dominion, damaging structures like the Palladium IMAX theater and the Oasis San Antonio apartments. Leon Valley Fire Chief David Frausto confirmed that emergency crews responded to widespread damage across The Rim area. Beyond the immediate tornado impact, heavy downpours led to flash flooding across South Texas. In areas such as Boerne and Uvalde County, rising water levels caused major road closures and prompted evacuation warnings. While authorities confirmed no injuries from either the tornado or the flooding, recovery efforts are ongoing. The National Weather Service continues to monitor conditions, advising residents to remain vigilant, as some flood watches remained in effect through Thursday evening for various counties. Multiple businesses, including Six Flags Fiesta Texas, remained closed as safety assessments continued.

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