SAN ANTONIO — City crews and emergency responders continued cleanup efforts after a tornado and severe storms swept through caused significant damage across the city’s Northwest Side on Wednesday morning.
City officials said no injuries were reported despite significant damage in areas near the University of Texas at San Antonio, The Rim, Camp Bullis, Crown Ridge and The Dominion.
The storm left a trail of downed trees, damaged roofs, broken storefronts, toppled signs and debris scattered across the area. The most severe structural damage was reported at the Oasis Apartments near UTSA, where a large section of the roof was torn away, damaging three fourth-floor units.
The tornado on the Northwest Side of San Antonio near UTSA & The Rim has been rated an EF-1 with peak winds of 100mph. The tornado was on the ground for 8 minutes traveling 4 miles.
The American Red Cross is assisting residents displaced by the storm. Those in need of emergency assistance can contact the organization at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
City officials are asking residents to document storm damage by completing the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT), an online self-assessment survey used to help officials evaluate the overall impact of the disaster.
The city will also provide special storm debris collection for residents in the hardest-hit neighborhoods. Officials are asking homeowners to place storm debris at the curb, away from parked vehicles and other obstructions, to allow crews to safely collect it.
As of Wednesday afternoon, city crews had removed 57 fallen trees from storm-damaged areas, including 34 removed on Wednesday. Officials also reported that 20 low-water crossings had been barricaded as of 4 p.m. and said crews would continue monitoring roadways overnight.
Although the tornado threat has ended, San Antonio remains under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening as additional rounds of storms are expected to move through the region.
Officials are urging residents to avoid flooded roadways, damaged areas and downed power lines.
Residents needing assistance with storm debris, fallen trees or property damage assessments can call 3-1-1.
Anyone who encounters a downed power line should stay away and report it to CPS Energy at 210-353-HELP (4357). Residents who smell natural gas should immediately move to a safe location, call 911, and then notify CPS Energy.
City officials encouraged residents to continue monitoring weather alerts and safety information as recovery efforts continue.