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Texas, Trump and flood

Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was ultimately to blame for the flood's 100 deaths due to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service.

TIME on MSN · 2d

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.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Trump praises Texas flood response, says it prevented dozens more deaths

The president also confirmed that he plans to visit Texas to tour the devastation on Friday with First Lady Melania Trump.

Texas, Camp Mystic and Flash Flood

The New York Times · 2h

As Texas Flood Raged, Camp Mystic Was Left to Fend for Itself

Flash floods surged through in the middle of the night, but many local officials appeared unaware of the unfolding catastrophe, initially leaving people near the river on their own.

The Washington Post · 1d

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before devastating floods killed over 27 people, mostly children, at the Texas summer camp

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Photos of Camp Mystic for Girls After the Deadly Flash Floods in Texas

Camp Mystic was overrun by flash flooding that started on Independence Day. Rapidly rising waters ripped through the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp, killing at least 27 people. Others are still missing.

Texas, Flood and Handled Warnings

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2d

Flood watch issued for parts of Texas hit most by deadly flooding. See active warnings

National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the areas of Central Texas hit most by the deadly flooding over Fourth of July weekend.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Timeline Raises Questions Over How Texas Officials Handled Warnings Before the Deadly July 4 Flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than 100 people, incl

The Washington Post · 1d

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people across central Texas

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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Across Texas, key positions at National Weather Service are vacant

Key positions at National Weather Service offices across Texas are vacant, sowing doubt over the state’s ability to respond ...

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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 ...

NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible ...

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Some weather models predicted the Texas flood. Why did the official forecast miss it?

Weather model data shows the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists say the agency made reasonable predictions.

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Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster

In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as ...

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Democrats call for probe into cuts at National Weather Service after Texas floods

Sen. Chuck Schumer is pressing the NWS’s watchdog to probe whether Trump’s cuts worsened the recent catastrophe.

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National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of catastrophic Texas flooding - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The National Weather Service says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Texas, giving more than three hours of warning.

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History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise

In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow ...

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