A new threat of heavy rain continues to create concern for one San Antonio household.
Ana Sanchez, 82, said her home is still exposed after a storm tore away much of the roof, and she fears a few more inches of rain could make the damage even worse.
Here's what to know
According to News 4 San Antonio, Sanchez and her granddaughter are still dealing with the storm's aftermath after strong winds ripped apart the roof of their home. The same system knocked out power to more than 100,000 people, and the damage worsened when the ceiling in her granddaughter's room collapsed.
"I've never had this kind of weather before," Sanchez said. "I could have sworn it was a tornado. It was just swirling really weird."
Although community support helped get the roof fixed, ongoing water damage has limited Sanchez and her granddaughter to one side of the house. With 2 to 4 inches of rain in the forecast, she worries the home could suffer more damage.
Sanchez is also seeking help through GoFundMe to pay for restoring the house.
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"It's fragile in there," she said. "If the weather comes now, you can bet your bottom dollar it's not going to be good in there."
What can be done?
News 4 San Antonio said city officials warned that heavier rainfall could lead to flash flooding.
The Public Works Department and Emergency Management urged residents to take precautions. The City of San Antonio advised people to clear gutters and storm drains so water has somewhere to go. Securing outdoor items, like patio furniture and decorations, can also make sure they don't become dangerous in high winds.
Residents are also being urged to charge phones and other devices, turn on emergency alerts, and check road conditions before traveling if the weather worsens. The City of San Antonio said people should move to higher ground immediately if rising water is nearby and should never walk or drive through flooded roads.
Where can I learn more?
• In Louisville, Kentucky, homes on the brink of collapse followed relentless rain and hillside erosion.
• Across the South, surprising storm damage left homeowners battling repairs and insurance headaches.
• In Texas, forecasters track a disturbance over Mexico as flood risks rise.
• In Vermont, a dire flash-flood emergency followed storms dumping months of rain in hours.
• Homeowners shared ultimate storm preparation tips as severe weather threats kept growing.
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