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Regional Flood Safety Enhancements

Regional Flood Safety Enhancements

Key Questions

What is the weather outlook for the region?

Rising humidity with pop-up storms Thursday onward, peaking Friday/Sunday; severe risks Saturday/Sunday with ~1in totals into April 16. Easter severe passed.

When is Texas tornado season peak?

Peak is May-June, per NOAA. Current risks include South TX/North SA spillover.

What flood safety enhancements are underway?

Gaudlitz 2026 expansions; dams quiet; sirens/RV alerts; DPS patrols; SA pothole/ped upgrades; 2027 budget for floods.

Easter weekend weather details?

Severe risk Saturday, improving Sunday; showers Friday, widespread chances weekend. South Texas radar shows activity.

Pedestrian safety upgrades in San Antonio?

Crews added upgrades north of downtown in Beacon Hill for safer streets and traffic calming.

Rising humidity, pop-up storms Thu onward, peak Fri/Sun severe risks Sat/Sun ~1in totals into Apr16; Apr11-12 Fri-Sun chances; Easter severe passed; South TX/North SA spillover; Gaudlitz 2026 expansions; dams quiet; tornado peak May-June; sirens/RV; DPS patrols; SA pothole/ped upgrades, 2027 budget floods.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026