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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.

Fox News on MSN · 4d

Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas

NBC News · 1h

Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

U.S. News & World Report · 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

BBC on MSN · 7h

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas, after flash floods

At least 95 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, according to officials, after devastating flash floods swept through south central Texas on Friday, killing 119 people in the state. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 116 people were still missing as of Wednesday morning,

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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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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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.

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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Flooding in Texas Raises Questions About Flash Food Dangers and Flood Season: What to Know

Floods can happen almost anywhere across the United States, but some places are more prone to flooding than others. Here's ...

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Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says

Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed ...

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NY paper's 'vile' political cartoon draws outrage for appearing to mock Trump-voting Texas flood victims

Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis depicted a supporter of President Donald Trump drowning under the severe flash ...

Sen. Ted Cruz calls National Weather Service criticism 'partisan finger pointing'

The National Weather Service issued several forecasts Tuesday through Thursday morning, warning of the risk of flash flooding ...

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