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Floodwaters in Crystal City rise to levels residents say they’ve never seen before
By Katrina Webber, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Floodwaters that people in Crystal City say rose to higher levels Friday than they’ve ever seen before had some of them on edge. According to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office, an unknown number of people evacuated their homes on the southern end of the city Friday morning due to flooding.Some o...
Key takeaway It’s not going to affect us,’” Marquez Garza said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The severe flooding in Crystal City has significant implications for the surrounding communities in San Antonio 's broader region. As floodwaters rise to unprecedented levels, residents are forced to confront the reality of severe weather events in the area. The fact that some residents, like Alessandra Marquez Garza's parents, are choosing to stay in their homes despite the risks, highlights the complexities of evacuation decisions in tight-knit communities. Meanwhile, the attraction of onlookers to the floodwaters raises concerns about public safety and the potential for accidents. As the city's emergency shelters fill with evacuees, local authorities will need to balance the immediate needs of those displaced with the long-term recovery efforts for affected families and businesses. The flooding in Crystal City also underscores the interconnectedness of waterways in the region, with severe storms and flooding in the Hill Country and South Texas having a ripple effect on neighboring communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Floodwaters that people in Crystal City say rose to higher levels Friday than they’ve ever seen before had some of them on edge. According to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office, an unknown number of people evacuated their homes on the southern end of the city Friday morning due to flooding.Some o...
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