San Antonio storms leave thousands of households without power

The San Antonio area in Texas faced numerous power cuts on 20 June 2026 after overnight thunderstorms. Local reports said more than 17,000 CPS Energy customers were affected in the morning. By the afternoon, thousands of households were still without electricity while repair crews continued their work.

The difficult part was the combination of storms, flooded roads and summer heat. Dangerous road conditions could delay repairs, while more thunderstorms and high heat index values were expected for the following day.

For households, this is a clear warning: a power cut does not need to be a national blackout to cause real problems. Local storms, damaged lines or blocked access for crews can interrupt lighting, cooling, communication and safety for many hours. Basic preparedness remains essential.