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Texas, Kerr County and floods

Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods

Kerr County, Texas, lacked a “last mile” warning mechanism that could have saved residents before the deadly floods devastated the area, including a children’s summer camp, killing more than 80 people.

KSAT · 31m

Kerr County tragedy already one of the deadliest floods in Texas history

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Authorities deflect questions about weather monitoring during deadly Texas floods

Authorities leading the search for victims of the devastating flooding in Texas deflected intensifying questions about who was responsible for monitoring the weather that killed more than 100 people as flash floods barreled toward camps and homes.

White House, Texas and floods

ABC News · 3h

White House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.

POLITICO on MSN · 20h

White House fights claims that NWS staffing hurt Texas flood response

The White House pushed back Monday against claims that the DOGE cuts to the National Weather Service played a role in the deadly floods that swept through Texas Hill Country. President Donald Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency presided over deep cuts to the NWS,

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 20h

White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

Search and recovery efforts continue in Texas

Boise State Public Radio · 54m

Texas flood recovery efforts face tough conditions as local officials face hard questions

Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered the hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

NBC News · 5h

Search and recovery efforts continue in Texas after devastating floods

Search and rescue efforts continued in Texas after catastrophic floods killed at least 104 people across six counties. NBC News' Jay Gray reports from Kerrville, Texas, where dozens are still missing.

CBS News · 6h

Rescue efforts continue in Texas after catastrophic floods

Memorials are being held for the victims of the catastrophic floods in Texas. Rescue efforts remain underway.

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A perfect storm of circumstances created a worst-case scenario for flooded Texas communities

In the early hours of Independence Day, rain pelted sleeping communities in central Texas. No one knew yet how devastating ...

Searches continue for 5th day in Kerr County as Trump prepares to visit Texas

Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow.

Houston Public Media5h

Texas lawmaker wants investigation into weather alert system and storm preparedness

Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be ...

1hon MSN

Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there’s no telling where they’ll happen

Intense rainstorms are becoming more frequent in most of the U.S. — though experts say where they occur and whether they ...

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Experts say soil, not just rainfall, played key role in devastating Kerr County floods

Roads disappeared under rushing water. Homes and businesses were submerged as the Fourth of July weekend turned into a rescue ...

PolitiFact18h

Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas storms. Here's how it spread.

As torrential rains slammed central Texas and the death toll from the resulting floods grew into the dozens over the weekend, rumors started to spread online about a sliver of good news.

Here’s Why the Deadly Storm Quickly Intensified in Texas

Thunderstorms and moisture from the Gulf were among the ingredients that led to catastrophic weather and flooding in the Hill ...

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