Flooding impacts drivers across San Antonio after heavy rain

Published: Sep 02, 2024 Duration: 00:02:20 Category: News & Politics

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For flash flooding throughout San Antonio today as inches of rain fell across the city, the most affected the north side of the city. And this was the scene in the del View neighborhood on the northwest side where the street looked more like a river and take a look at this scene. This was along Broadway Street in front of Ky's restaurant. This video was recorded after 10 this morning by K five viewer or cans on and went out to Broadway and other areas that were in this morning. She reports from Alamo. He the heavy rain has settled in the Alamo Heights area now, but with 3 to 4 inches of rain, some describe the flooding as insane trail of debris is left behind after a heavy downpour on the north side, some cars fell victim to being trapped. Some employees like Michael Almeda from sunset and co a hardware shop stepped in to help the two people in inside this car. We Daisy chained our bodies like holding on to each other, helped him open the door and we helped the lady get out first and as the gentleman was trying to get out, we were like hold on a second. So we had to get her out first because the water was like rushing our legs out from underneath us. On Broadway Street, businesses like Broadway Daily Bread say they're lucky. Their shop is situated at a higher elevation requiring steps to reach the front door. Unfortunately, some cars collided with others in a nearby parking lot is investigating a water rescue at the intersection of Austin Highway in Lawrence lane. Shortly after 10, a ma woman called 911 and said her 60 year old father was stuck in a car. But when police arrived, the car was empty, it looks like they got out somehow. Officials say they did not find a driver in the Lexus that was stuck on its side in the creek. San Antonio officials are warning drivers to turn around, don't drown as scattered showers continue to make the road situation worse. Reporting from Alamo Heights, Simone Simpson Kens five.

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