San Antonio – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, first responders from the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) rescued a driver whose Chevrolet Silverado was submerged in floodwaters on Interstate 35 at Seguin Road near Salado Creek.
Rescue details
According to KSAT video, the driver, identified as Enrique, climbed out of his vehicle’s driver‑side window and onto the truck’s roof before slipping into water that rose to his waist. He lost his balance and was briefly carried downstream by the fast‑moving current. SAFD crews arrived quickly, pulled him from the water, and provided on‑scene assistance.
“Well, once I got to that point, I didn’t know it was that deep,” Enrique told KSAT after being rescued. “I thought I was going to get through it, and then it stopped.” He said he was heading home from a nearby location and had driven around barricades that had been set up because of the rising water.
Safety warning from SAFD
SAFD emphasized that even six inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet, and as little as twelve inches can sweep a vehicle away. The department urged residents to never drive or walk into floodwaters, regardless of how shallow they appear.
Weather outlook
Storms earlier in the day caused localized flooding across the city’s East Side. KSAT’s Weather Authority warned that additional storms are expected to develop overnight into Friday morning, potentially bringing more rain and rising water levels to the area.
The city continues to post real‑time updates on barricaded roads and flood conditions on its official website, helping motorists plan safe routes.
Community impact
This rescue underscores the importance of heeding official warnings during severe weather events. While SAFD reported no other high‑water rescue calls in the immediate area, the incident serves as a reminder that flash flooding can develop rapidly and pose serious danger to drivers and pedestrians alike.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts, avoid travel on flooded roadways, and follow guidance from emergency officials to keep themselves and their families safe.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
