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Texas, deadly storms and caught off guard

Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly storms: 'We didn’t know'

At least 78 people are believed dead in six counties across Texas after the deadly floods that struck the state on the 4th of July, according to the latest information from state officials.The majority of the deaths -- 68 in all,

The New York Times · 17h

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 Country.

The Washington Post on MSN · 9h

Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?

When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood warnings at riverside campsites known to be in the floodplain.

Texas, Trump and Flood

TIME on MSN · 9h

Experts Question If Weather Service Was Operating at Its Best Ahead of Texas Floods Amid Trump’s Cuts

"A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff," said the former lead of NOAA.

Newsweek · 37m

Donald Trump Grilled About NWS Cuts After Deadly Texas Floods

President Donald Trump was asked about cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) after deadly Texas floods left at least 80 people dead. Speaking to reporters, the president dismissed concerns that there needs to be extra staff at the weather service and said the floods were an unexpected "once in a 100 years" event.

Fox News · 18h

Trump spending cuts, his approach to climate change attacked as catalyst of catastrophic Texas flooding

Democrats criticize Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and his approach to climate change after at least 59 people died in major Texas floods that occurred over the July 4th holiday.

At least 80 people dead from Texas floods

NBC News · 1h

Texas floods live updates: More than 80 dead as searches for survivors intensifies

MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION: The catastrophic flooding struck on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, causing widespread damage. President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, which is west of Austin.

Christian Science Monitor · 1h

After deadly Texas floods, calls rise for better warnings

After floods left more than 80 dead in Texas, questions are emerging about how to provide better warnings in a region known as “flash flood alley.”

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Risk of Further Floods in Texas During Desperate Search for Missing as Death Toll Tops 80

With more rain on the way, the risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a holiday weekend deluge that killed at least 82 people,

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Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation’s top storm-related killer

A swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 79 people and leaving many more ...

11hon MSN

Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk from extreme weather

As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and ...

20hon MSN

Storms may bring large hail, 70-mph winds, more flooding to Texas

A catastrophic Independence Day weekend in Texas will close with more rain and, in some cases, serious threats including ...

15h

National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of catastrophic Texas flooding

NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of ...

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Death toll from Texas floods reaches 78; Trump plans visit

Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued after a sudden storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain across the region.

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Beleaguered Weather Service defends its forecasts as Texas officials point fingers over flood warnings

Texas forecasters issued a series of early-morning warnings about “life-threatening flooding” along the Guadalupe River.

15h

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...

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Texas man pledges to recover after storm cuts road to his business

Texas man details how the creek near his business rose swiftly during the storm, cutting his business off, but he pledges to fix the road and resume business as soon as he can.

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Texas Democrat seeks answers on ‘missing key’ weather personnel as flood deaths rise

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) commented on key vacancies in the National Weather Service following deadly flooding in central ...

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