San Antonio tornado cleanup near UTSA and The Rim: what residents should do
San Antonio TX – Cleanup and damage assessments are still underway after a July 15 tornado near UTSA and The Rim. City urges people to avoid damaged areas.
San Antonio officials say cleanup and damage assessments are still underway after a tornado and severe weather caused reports of damage across northwest San Antonio on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
The City says there were no injuries reported, but it is still asking residents to stay away from affected areas so crews can continue assessing damage and clearing hazards.
What officials say happened, and where damage was reported
In its July 15 update, the City of San Antonio said the storm affected areas near the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), the Rim, Camp Bullis, Crown Ridge, and the Dominion. Damage reported throughout the area includes downed trees, roof and storefront damage, damaged signs, and scattered debris.
The City said the most significant structural damage occurred at the Oasis Apartments, 6023 UTSA Blvd., where a large section of the roof was torn from the building and three fourth-floor units were affected.
What residents should do now: avoid damaged areas, flooded roadways, and power lines
The City urged the public to avoid damaged areas, flooded roadways, and downed power lines while crews respond.
For help with debris, downed trees, or a property damage assessment, officials directed residents to call 3-1-1. The City also said anyone encountering a downed power line should stay away and report it to CPS Energy. If someone smells gas, officials advised moving to a safe location, calling 911, and contacting CPS Energy.
Cleanup continues: trees removed and low-water crossings barricaded
The City said it has been removing trees from the impacted areas and that it has removed 57 trees from the areas impacted by storms this week, including 34 trees that day.
City staff also barricaded 20 low-water crossings as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 and said it will continue monitoring conditions overnight. The City also reiterated that debris should be placed at the curb clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
Flood cautions remain in place after the tornado threat
Even though the tornado threat had diminished, the City said San Antonio remained under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening, July 16. Residents were urged to continue monitoring weather alerts.
The City also referenced ongoing flood-risk precautions, and a National Weather Service flash flood statement on July 15 later said the flash flood warning for northwestern Bexar County was replaced with a flood advisory.
UT San Antonio: remote classes during the July 15–16 disruption window
UT San Antonio posted updates that connected the storm conditions and flooding to campus operations. In an update posted Wednesday, July 15 at 8:15 p.m., the university said all classes and labs scheduled for Thursday, July 16 would be conducted remotely for students with classes at both the Main Campus and Downtown Campus.
Later, in a Thursday, July 16 update at 4:45 p.m., UT San Antonio said it would resume normal operations for faculty, staff, and students on Friday, July 17. The university also repeated safety guidance urging people to never drive through flooded roadways or high water.
What to watch next
Because cleanup and damage assessments can take time, residents in or near the areas officials flagged should keep checking the City’s latest severe-weather updates and follow local public safety guidance—especially around flood-prone roads and low-water crossings.
Sources
- City of San Antonio — Severe Weather Update (resident guidance & recovery actions)
- National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio (EWX) — Flash Flood Statement
- Texas Public Radio — Tornado touches down in northwest Bexar County
- UT San Antonio Today — University provides updates in response to storm conditions and impact
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