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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.

NBC New York · 11h

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 gaps in the warning system.

USA TODAY · 6h

Did the NWS warn Texas residents about the catastrophic floods in time?

Experts question whether President Donald Trump's budget cuts to the National Weather Service led to a lack of early warning for Texas floods.

Texas, Donald Trump and Flash floods

NBC News · 42m

Texas floods live updates: At least 95 dead or missing as storms continue

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 11h

Donald Trump grilled about NWS cuts after deadly Texas floods

However, the NWS offices in Texas did issue warnings ahead of the floods and a meteorologist in the National Weather Service office reported the NWS had extra staff on duty during

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas floods

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he "signed a Major Disaster Declaration" for relief for Kerr County in Texas, as the region deals with heavy rains and extreme flooding that have killed dozens.

Floods have devastated a touchstone of Texas culture

TIME · 13m

What Made the Texas Floods So Devastating?

Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as “flash flood alley.” It's home to steep terrain and a lack of vegetation that creates a perfect storm for waters to rise quickly.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

The floods have devastated a touchstone of Texas culture: Summer camp

Summer camp in the flood-prone Hill Country has long been a rite of passage for young people from Texas and beyond.

Newsweek on MSN · 9h

Texas camp grieves 27 deaths after catastrophic flood

Texas floods kill 82, with 41 still missing as more rain threatens Kerr County and rescuers race to find survivors. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest.

32mon MSN

Who's to blame for Texas flooding tragedy? There is a lot of finger-pointing.

The catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. Some wonder if budget ...

Did NWS staff shortages contribute to deadly Texas floods? John Morales answers

As authorities continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods that have killed 90 people, including at least 27 children, ...

22mon MSN

Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National ...

5hon MSN

Schumer wants probe of National Weather Service response in Texas

The U.S. Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather ...

'Partisan finger pointing': Sen. Ted Cruz responds to NWS funding criticism over Texas flood alerts

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

6hon MSN

Texas News Anchor Rips Kristi Noem And Greg Abbott Over Flood Press Conference

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...

17hon MSN

'This came at night': Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly rainstorms, flooding

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the ...

22hon MSN

Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk at crucial moment

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

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