These San Antonio roads see the most flood rescues
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San Antonio is marking Flood Awareness Week by warning residents about the city's most dangerous low-water crossings and urging drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown" during heavy rain.
Why it matters: South Central Texas is among the nation's most flood-prone regions.
Threat level: Vehicles driven into deluged roads account for more than half of flood-related deaths nationwide, per the National Weather Service.
- Six inches of moving water can knock someone off of their feet, while 12-18 inches can sweep away most vehicles.
By the numbers: The San Antonio Fire Department tracked high-water rescues from 2015 to 2025 and identified the crossings where drivers most often got stuck.
- The most dangerous spot was Old Seguin Road at Salado Creek on the East Side, where firefighters responded to 46 rescues over the past decade.
Rounding out the top five high-risk crossings were:
- Old O'Connor Road north of Lookout Road (31 rescues).
- Hollyhock Road west of Babcock Road (20).
- Pinn Road south of West Commerce Street (14).
- Spencer Lane east of Balcones Heights (13).
- See the full list here.
What they're saying: City officials encourage residents to map alternate routes, create family emergency plans, and avoid driving through barricaded roads or floodwaters.
What's next: Storms and showers are in the forecast through early next week, the National Weather Service says.
- Residents can monitor flooded crossings and closures at SA.gov/Floods and receive emergency updates through SA.gov/Alerts.