Several people were missing on Friday as search efforts continued a day after flash flooding overwhelmed the area.

The abrupt closure comes after the city experienced record-breaking rainfall in the morning hours on Thursday. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain occurred in Bexar County, according to the National Weather Service. The heavy rains blanketed the region, causing power outages, high-water rescues and at least four fatalities.

San Antonio weather includes a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and hot sunny days, with highs in the 90s and varying chances of rain.

With heavy rain pouring in overnight and throughout Thursday afternoon, Bexar County, the City of Live Oak, the City of Converse announced park closures due to weather and flooding.

A powerful storm moved through the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, June 12, 2025. In Edinburg, at least one local business lost its corrugated metal roof because of high winds. Several roads were temporarily closed by flash flooding, and high winds knocked down trees.

San Antonio launched a safety initiative offering workshops at City Resilience Hubs to prepare residents for hot weather, including topics on heat preparedness and community assistance.