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San Antonio’s history is marked by frequent flooding, but a handful of rain events have truly rewritten the history books.
SAN ANTONIO - One of the big stories we're following is the area's historic rainfall, the frantic phone calls to loved ones, and the death toll that followed.Re
The daughter of one of the victim's killed in last week's flash flood tragedy is asking for the community's help getting her father a proper burial.
The San Antonio River Authority maps and models floodplains, oversees flood infrastructure. They are gathering information on the areas and creeks that flooded Thursday so they can assess if changes need to be made.
"Developing in one part of the city can change the flood risk in another part of the city because of these drainage networks. All parts of cities are interconnected," explained Dr. Ali Mostafavi, a professor of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University. "The drainage capacity is always behind the development."
The review will include "independent engineering and expert evaluation," City Manager Erik Walsh said in an email to the mayor and City Council.
Matthew Angel Tufono had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters.
The I-35 lower level at San Pedro is currently closed in both directions due to flooding on the roadway.Drivers are urged to avoid the area if po