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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.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.

TIME on MSN · 1d

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.

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The New York Times · 51m

Trumps Head to Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

Worcester Telegram on MSN · 2h

After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared

As the death toll and the number of missing persons increases after the July 4 flood that devasted parts of south central Texas, a question lingers: Did emergency alerts go out fast enough to warn residents about the flash flood?

NPR · 6h

How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.

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 ...

Texas meteorologist: Federal cuts not solely to blame for flood preparation

Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia of Fox 29 in San Antonio is speaking out about what went wrong during the deadly Texas floods ...

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 ...

Chances of heavy rain will return to Texas just a week after deadly flooding

In areas that see rainfall and increased cloud cover, temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages into next ...

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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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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 ...

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National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of ...

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, giving more than three hours of ...

As Texas flood raged, Camp Mystic was left to fend for itself

The survival of people in local camps and low-lying areas depended not on official evacuations but on whether they were ...

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