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‘We need to be grateful’: People glad to escape injury when tornado hit NW Side apartment complex
By Katrina Webber, Azian Bermea at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
What was supposed to be his last day of living at a Northwest side apartment complex instead provided Jerry Diaz with an unexpected first. A tornado tore through the Oasis apartments Wednesday morning, lifting the roof off a building at the complex, located near UTSA Boulevard and Utex Boulevard....
Key takeaway “The whole 21 years I’ve been alive, never seen a tornado in my life,” Diaz said, as he surveyed the damage the violent storm did.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The tornado's impact on the Northwest side apartment complex serves as a stark reminder of the city's vulnerability to severe weather. With no injuries reported, residents like Jerry Diaz and John Rodriguez are indeed fortunate to have escaped unscathed. As crews from the City of San Antonio work to clear debris and repair damage, attention will turn to the longer-term recovery efforts. The fact that the storm's path threatened The Rim area, where Diaz had planned to move, underscores the need for residents to remain vigilant and prepared for extreme weather events. The presence of UTSA students' class notes among the debris highlights the potential disruption to academic and personal lives. As the city navigates the aftermath of this tornado and ongoing flooding, residents will be watching to see how local authorities balance immediate relief efforts with longer-term strategies for mitigating the impact of severe weather on San Antonio's communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? What was supposed to be his last day of living at a Northwest side apartment complex instead provided Jerry Diaz with an unexpected first. A tornado tore through the Oasis apartments Wednesday morning, lifting the roof off a building at the complex, located near UTSA Boulevard and Utex Boulevard....
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