Tornado devastates Southern Texas l WNT

millions on alert across the country for the threat of severe weather and flooding. Tornado is already reported in Iowa and Illinois. The threat canceling a Trump rally planned in Des Moines. Overnight an EF1 tornado ripping through southern Texas, at least one person died there. At least 10 hurt. The twists are ripping off roofs, leveling homes, residents today sifting through the wreckage. The family of Robert Flores confirms the 41-year-old and recent father died when a nearby trailer landed on his home.

First responders in San Antonio, rescuing motorists, their vehicles caught in the rising waters, will get to Rob Marciano with the timing in just a moment. But first ABC's Will Carr leads us off from southern Texas. Tonight widespread damage after an EF1 tornado ripped through Laguna Heights in Texas' Rio Grand Valley, killing one and injuring 10 more. With hurricanes we have the benefit of getting some advance warning. We didn't have the benefit of warning. It s very unfortunate Mother Nature can be very difficult at times. With wind speeds up to 110 miles per hour, the tornado hit around 4 a.

m. while most of the residents were asleep. I heard this rumbling sound you know like a freight train coming on the road. Luis Valle Real s cousin Robert Flores was killed when the tornado hit his trailer. He s in heaven. I knew there was going to be a lot of damage but I was just praying. The alarm blaring inside of what s left of this health club owned by Maria Garcia's daughter.

She tells us she doesn't know what they ll do next or how they ll be able to salvage her daughter s business and that they were about to celebrate their second year of being open. There s been an outbreak of tornadoes over the last 24 hours. From Nebraska to Illinois, at least 43 reported tornadoes. Here in Texas, the survivors navigating the beginning of a long recovery. Tonight as residents are combing through the damage, authorities say this area is not safe. They re telling everyone to get out and installing a curfew until the morning. With ABC News app for breaking news alerts.

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