Flood in Bexar County, Texas
Flood April 21, 2026 · Bexar County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain Monday and Monday night across the northeast side of San Antonio. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain occurred. This caused a quick rise into flood stage on Salado Creek early Tuesday morning. A 44 year old man was killed by the flood waters in the Salado Creek Greenway, near J Street Park. Authorities were not able to determine how the man got into the water, but was suspected of being homeless and living near the creek.
The wider storm
Persistent isentropic lift generated showers and thunderstorms that led to excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
Began near San Antonio (29.3979, -98.4286).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1333730. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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