Tornado Warning Today: A confirmed tornado touched down on San Antonio’s Northwest Side on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, amid slow-moving tropical storms causing widespread flooding across South Texas. The tornado crossed Interstate 10 near Loop 1604, traveling from near The Dominion toward Leon Springs before dissipating. No deaths or injuries have been reported from the tornado or flooding so far, but severe storm damage and flash flooding have prompted a massive emergency response.
Tornado Warning Today: Impact and Closures in San Antonio Amid Tornado
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Structural Damage: The San Antonio Fire Department responded to roof and carport damage at an apartment complex near UTSA.
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Business Closures: The Santikos Palladium movie theater at The Rim shopping center suffered significant structural damage and closed. Six Flags Fiesta Texas also closed due to power interruptions.
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Highway Disruptions: Debris was scattered across I-10 West near La Cantera Parkway, leading to a major vehicle collision and lane closures.
Tornado Warning Today: Widespread South Texas Flooding
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Extreme Rainfall: Stagnant low-pressure systems are drawing massive tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean. Forecasters warn some isolated areas could receive 10 to 20 inches of total rainfall.
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Uvalde County Hardest Hit: The region has seen up to 16 inches of rain, swelling the Leona River, washing out roads, and forcing over two dozen high-water rescues.
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Disaster Declarations: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of counties, deploying high-water vehicles, rescue boats, and helicopters.
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Flash Flood Watches: Warnings remain in effect through Thursday evening for much of South-Central Texas, including flood-prone areas like Kerr County.
Tornado Warning Today: Damage from the Tornado
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The Rim Shopping Center: The Santikos Palladium movie theater suffered major structural damage to its exterior fascia and roof, forcing an indefinite closure while crews assess structural integrity.
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Neighborhood Impacts: Residents in the Dignowity Hill and Northwest neighborhoods reported collapsed fences, shattered patio roofs, and uprooted tree branches.
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Highway Gridlock: TxDOT traffic cameras captured extensive debris scattered across I-10 West near La Cantera Parkway. A major vehicle collision forced the closure of the two left lanes, backing traffic up to Medical Drive.
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Power Grid Interruptions: Though Six Flags Fiesta Texas escaped direct structural damage, the tornado struck nearby power lines, causing immediate power failures that forced the park and Hurricane Harbor to close for the day.
Tornado Warning Today: What’s Next?
A National Weather Service Flood Watch remains active through Thursday evening. Stagnant tropical moisture from the Gulf and Pacific means an additional 2 to 5 inches of rain will fall generally, with isolated pockets braced for up to 10 to 20 inches along the US 90 corridor, Rio Grande, and Edwards Plateau.
Governor Greg Abbott’s active disaster declarations have deployed tactical assets, including high-water rescue vehicles and military helicopters, to rural counties west of San Antonio.
