Climate Impact Report – 6/13

June 13, 2025

Key Facts Of The Day 6/13

As of Thursday evening, heavy rains and flash flooding caused five storm-related deaths in San Antonio, Texas.
- More than seven inches of rainfall were reported in San Antonio on Thursday, closing more than 40 low-water crossings.
- Water surged up to four feet in some areas of the city. Leon Creek reportedly surged to 13 feet.
- On Thursday, a level two out of four risk for flash flooding was issued in parts of Arkansas, northwest Mississippi, western Louisiana, eastern Texas, and eastern Oklahoma.
Starting Friday, widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across the central and eastern U.S., with southeast Texas, the Mid-South, and portions of Virginia expected to receive the heaviest rainfall.
- On Friday, a slight risk of excessive rainfall warning was in effect in areas from the Chicago metro area to Washington D.C. and was expected to remain in effect through Father’s Day Weekend.
Starting Friday, moderate to heavy rainfall was forecast across the Upper Midwest.
- Central Minnesota was forecast to receive one to two inches of rain, creating a risk for localized flooding.

As of Friday, the Rowena Fire had burned 3,831 acres and was 0% contained.
- As of Thursday, the Rowena fire had destroyed 20 homes, threatened hundreds of structures, and led to the evacuation of more than 730 homes.
- The fire was reportedly fueled by strong winds along the Columbia River Gorge and dry vegetation.

Portions of the Southwest are expected to see extreme heat this weekend with forecasted highs of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix, Arizona, and mid-to-upper 90s in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Salt Lake City, Utah.