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Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas, tornado reported in San Antonio
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· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in San Antonio, near Interstate 10, causing damage to properties including apartment buildings.
Heavy rains have been affecting southern Texas, with significant flooding reported in various areas. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in San Antonio, near Interstate 10, causing damage to properties including apartment buildings. Further details on the flooding and tornado are available from the National Weather Service and local officials.
Warnings have been issued for potential flash flooding in some areas, with the deluge expected to continue through Thursday evening. Readers can find more information on the situation from the source, including updates on evacuation warnings and high-water rescues in affected areas such as Uvalde County and the city of Boerne.
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Category: local Published: July 15, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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