Matthew Angel Tufono had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters.

"Developing in one part of the city can change the flood risk in another part of the city because of these drainage networks. All parts of cities are interconnected," explained Dr. Ali Mostafavi, a professor of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University. "The drainage capacity is always behind the development."

The review will include "independent engineering and expert evaluation," City Manager Erik Walsh said in an email to the mayor and City Council.

“He survived it by jumping in the back of his truck,” said Pereles. Pereles says he understands driving into water is a dangerous situation, but for some of those he passed waiting to see the water recede, they should not have lost their lives.

SAN ANTONIO - One of the big stories we're following is the area's historic rainfall, the frantic phone calls to loved ones, and the death toll that followed.Re

Fast-moving rains in SA on Sunday afternoon led to road closures and rescues caused by flooding, complicating recovery efforts from last Sunday's deadly storm.

The flash floods that swept San Antonio early Thursday killed thirteen people, and all but one of the victims has been identified.

The I-35 lower level at San Pedro is currently closed in both directions due to flooding on the roadway.Drivers are urged to avoid the area if po