A flash flood warning has been declared for a significant portion of Bexar County, affecting the San Antonio metropolitan region, as announced by the National Weather Service on Monday morning.
The warning will remain active until 10:45 a.m. on Monday, with alerts also issued for Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays counties.
The areas affected by the flash flood warning include downtown San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, Hollywood Park, Leon Valley, Helotes, Live Oak, Schertz, and China Grove, as well as the South Side.
The National Weather Service has stated that the additional rainfall may result in 'life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.'
Rainfall measurements have already reached 2.24 inches at San Antonio International Airport, establishing a new record for the highest rainfall ever recorded on June 15.
Currently, up to 30 roads have been reported closed throughout Bexar County, particularly in the North Side area.
A powerful, nearly stationary thunderstorm was situated over Bexar County as of 6:30 a.m., capable of producing rainfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour, which can lead to flash flooding in a matter of minutes.
Travel is discouraged in the areas under warning, and if travel is necessary, proceed with extreme caution, reduce your speed, and avoid driving on flooded roads.
