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Flash Flood Warning Issued in San Antonio, Texas


A man surveys floodwaters caused by heavy rains, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio.
A man surveys floodwaters caused by heavy rains, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio.
The city of San Antonio, Texas is under a flash flood warning with more heavy rain expected Saturday night in the already flooded area.

As much as 39 centimeters of rain has fallen in some parts of the city since early Saturday.

At least one person was killed when floodwaters swept away her car. Rescuers have spent much of the day pulling more than 100 people from their flooded cars and homes.

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is imploring people to stay off the roads.
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