Flooding on Short Street Forces Boat Access; City and Police Coordinate Recovery Efforts

SAN ANGELO, TX — Flooding on San Angelo’s Short Street has left at least one home accessible only by boat, as city crews work to pump water and officials warn against unapproved water relocation.

Mayor Tom Thompson has been in contact with residents in the affected area, and the San Angelo Fire Department has been ferrying people using one of its new response boats, the City of San Angelo said. Floodwater on Short Street reached more than 400 yards wide and six feet deep at its peak, holding over 50 million gallons of water. City officials said removing that volume with an 8,000-gallon tanker truck would have required more than 6,000 trips, which was considered neither feasible nor safe.

City operations crews are actively pumping water from Short Street, while state resources are concentrating on Navajo Road and other priority locations, officials said. Costs for the city’s flood response are expected to be eligible for reimbursement under the state disaster declaration.

City officials cautioned that moving floodwater without proper approval can block emergency routes and create environmental hazards, and urged residents and contractors to obtain necessary permits and coordinate efforts to protect surrounding homes and businesses.

Meanwhile, the San Angelo Police Department announced that residents needing help with clean-up, mold remediation, or debris sorting can request free assistance through a form available at https://tinyurl.com/wn4uvsbh. Police said multiple organizations are working together to provide these services as quickly as possible.

Authorities emphasized that filling out the assistance form does not replace submitting iStat forms, which are required for official disaster reporting and assistance.

City officials also warned that standing water left behind by flooding can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of bites and disease. The city said it will prioritize fogging in flood-impacted areas while continuing regular mosquito control across San Angelo. Residents are urged to help reduce mosquito habitats by draining standing water from containers like buckets, tires, toys and flower pots, clearing gutters and storm drains, wearing insect repellent, and dressing in long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

Further flood updates and information are available at cosatx.us/july4.