EF1 Tornado Damages Northwest San Antonio, No Injuries

A tornado struck northwest San Antonio on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, causing significant property damage as part of a larger storm system that has triggered widespread and life-threatening flooding across South Central Texas. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which reached EF1 strength with peak winds of 100 mph, touched down at approximately 7:44 a.m. and remained on the ground for eight minutes, traveling about four miles before dissipating.

The tornado carved a path through a busy commercial corridor, beginning roughly two miles southwest of the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange and tracking northeast. It damaged homes and businesses, tore a large section of the roof from the Oasis Apartments on UTSA Boulevard, and caused structural damage to several businesses at The Rim shopping center, including the Santikos Palladium movie theater, which was closed for the day. Despite the damage, no injuries were reported. City crews worked throughout Wednesday to clear debris, restore power, and barricade low-water crossings, urging residents to avoid affected areas and report damage.

While the immediate tornado threat subsided, the broader severe weather...