Tornado hits San Antonio near The Rim as heavy rains soak Texas
A weather tornado warning was issued for Bexar County on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado crossing Interstate 10 between The Dominion and Shavano Park. The twister damaged northwest San Antonio properties near The Rim, but officials reported no injuries.
Key Takeaways
- The NWS confirmed a tornado near I-10 between The Dominion and Shavano Park around 8 a.m.
- Damage was reported at The Rim, the Palladium IMAX theater, and Oasis San Antonio apartments.
- The San Antonio Fire Department said no injuries were reported as crews assessed UTSA Boulevard properties.
- Heavy rains across South Texas kept flash flood warnings in place through Thursday evening.
- The NWS planned a survey to determine the tornado's path and strength.
What happened during the San Antonio tornado warning?
A tornado hit the northwest part of the San Antonio area on Wednesday morning as storms moved through South Texas. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bexar County about 8 a.m., writing on X: "Confirmed tornado crossing I-10 between The Dominion and Shavano Park."
WOAI reported the tornado was first spotted around 7:50 a.m. in Shavano Park. Video shared with FOX 7 Austin showed the twister on the ground for about a minute, with power flashes visible as it tore through power lines.
The event unfolded as slow-moving storms with heavy rain drenched a large swath of South Texas, according to reporting from the Associated Press via TribLIVE.com. Forecasters warned that additional rounds of severe weather could bring dangerous flooding through Thursday evening.
Where was damage reported near The Rim?
Damage was concentrated near The Rim shopping area in northwest Bexar County. WOAI reported the tornado caused damage to the Palladium IMAX theater and the Oasis San Antonio apartments, where the cyclone tore down trees and blew the roof off the complex.
City officials told FOX 7 Austin that the San Antonio Fire Department was on scene at 6023 UTSA Blvd and assessing multiple properties at The Rim. "No injuries have been reported," officials said.
The National Weather Service said it would conduct a survey to determine the path and strength of the tornado. This remains a developing story as damage assessments continue across the northwest side.
Why are South Texas storms raising flooding concerns?
The tornado arrived during an already dangerous stretch of weather across South Texas. TribLIVE.com reported that downpours a day earlier washed out roads and farmland and led to dozens of high-water rescues, including at least two dozen in Uvalde County, where some areas saw up to 16 inches of rain.
The National Weather Service said 10 to 20 inches of additional rain was possible in some areas before storms move out. Flash flood warnings also covered parts of Kerr County, where catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River last year killed more than 100 people.
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What should residents do as severe weather continues?
Officials urged caution as storms keep moving through the region. When a weather tornado warning is issued, the National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows, and staying there until the warning expires.
With flash flood warnings also active across Bexar County and neighboring areas, drivers should avoid flooded roads and follow local emergency guidance. Residents near The Rim were asked to stay clear of damaged properties so first responders could complete safety inspections.