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Latest precipitation models still seem to underestimate risk as ‘1,000-year’ rain events pummel Texas
By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Parts of South Texas ravaged by flooding this week have logged a steep rise in rainfall intensity over recent de...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio's own experience with intense flooding in recent years puts the latest precipitation models in stark relief. As the city works to upgrade its stormwater infrastructure, the revelation that these models may still be underestimating the risk of extreme rainfall events is particularly concerning. The impact of such events is felt deeply in Bexar County, where rapid urbanization and aging drainage systems can combine to devastating effect. With parts of South Texas already reeling from this week's floods, it's clear that San Antonio must remain vigilant in its efforts to mitigate and prepare for these disasters. The city's residents and business owners will be watching closely to see how local leaders respond to the implications of this new data, and whether they will prioritize investments in flood resilience and climate adaptation in the face of increasingly unpredictable and intense weather patterns.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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