San Antonio, Texas, police are investigating several possible storm-related drowning deaths following Friday night’s storms. Reports say two people were swept away in San Pedro Creek during the storms. One of those people made it out of the water several blocks downstream in the downtown area. The other person had not been found at the time of the report. A woman was found dead on Quincy Street on Saturday night, and a man’s body was found at Woodlawn Lake on Sunday. No names had been released. The available report does not establish whether these events are connected or determine what caused any death; San Antonio police are investigating. What Makes This Incident Different This report involves multiple locations after severe weather in San Antonio: San Pedro Creek, Quincy Street, and Woodlawn Lake. It also involves both a reported creek-sweep event and two separate death investigations. That combination can make the early stages of an investigation especially important. The fact that one person reportedly got out of the creek while another remained missing may help investigators understand the conditions people encountered. Still, the evidence—not assumptions—will determine what occurred and whether the deaths and disappearance are related to the storms or to one another. For affected families, it is important to recognize the difference between confirmed information and unanswered questions. At this stage, reports confirm that police are investigating possible storm-related drownings, but they do not identify a cause or assign responsibility to any person or entity. Questions Investigators May Examine Investigators may examine when and where each person entered or was found near the water, and whether the reported storms created rapidly changing conditions at San Pedro Creek or other locations. They may also review whether witnesses saw anyone being swept away, attempting a rescue, or leaving the area. For the missing person, investigators may examine the creek route and the area downstream where the other person reportedly exited the water. Records may help clarify the sequence of events, but the evidence will determine what can be established. Regarding the woman found on Quincy Street and the man found at Woodlawn Lake, investigators may examine whether available evidence supports a connection to the storms, to water conditions, or to any other event. Medical and law-enforcement findings may be important, but no conclusion should be made before the investigation is complete. Evidence That May Need to Be Preserved In a storm-related drowning or missing-person investigation, information can disappear quickly as water levels change and witnesses’ memories fade. Depending on the circumstances, potentially useful material may include: - Police incident reports, dispatch recordings, and search-and-rescue documentation. - Photographs, video, and witness accounts from San Pedro Creek, Quincy Street, Woodlawn Lake, and nearby areas. - Video from public-facing or private cameras that may have captured conditions, pedestrian activity, or emergency response. - Weather data and rainfall information relevant to Friday night’s storms. - Emergency-call recordings, text messages, and other communications that may help establish a timeline. - Medical examiner records and other official findings concerning the people found dead. - Documentation of any search efforts for the person who remains missing. Families should consider preserving their own communications, photos, and notes about what they were told and when. They should also avoid posting unverified conclusions online, since early reports can change as investigators gather evidence. What Families Should Know A sudden death or disappearance can leave families facing immediate practical and legal concerns while facts are still uncertain. In Texas, a wrongful-death claim may be available when another party’s legally wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default caused a death. Whether such a claim exists depends on evidence, not on the fact that a death occurred. Texas generally applies a two-year deadline to many wrongful-death claims. However, deadlines can vary based on the parties and circumstances. If a potential claim could involve a government entity, notice requirements may apply much sooner than the general filing deadline. Families should seek legal guidance promptly rather than waiting for every investigative question to be resolved. A lawyer can help a family request available public records, communicate with insurers when appropriate, and evaluate whether there is evidence supporting a civil claim. An attorney can also help protect a family from pressure to make statements or accept an insurance payment before the facts are understood. How Dunk Law Can Help Dunk Law represents families across Texas after fatal accidents and other catastrophic incidents. In a matter involving a possible drowning, a missing person, and ongoing law-enforcement investigation, our team can help families identify and preserve relevant information, review available official findings, and assess whether evidence supports a wrongful-death claim. If your family has been affected by this San Antonio incident or another serious water-related death, Dunk Law can discuss the situation with care and explain the options that may be available under Texas law. Related Dunk Law Resources - All practice areas This post is based on publicly available news reports and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice.