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Texas Officials Blame National Weather Service for Flood Tragedy

As the deadly floodwaters in parts of central Texas recede, there are growing questions about how the catastrophic rainfall seemingly caught the area by surprise. Some local officials say the National Weather Service underestimated the extreme rain but the agency says an initial flood watch was issued Thursday afternoon.

NBC New York · 18h

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 warning.

TIME on MSN · 12h

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.

Texas flooding live updates

Newsweek on MSN · 45m

Texas flooding map, update: Thousands face new flash flood risk

A flood watch issued for parts of Texas has been extended into Monday evening, leaving thousands at risk. The National Weather Service San Angelo office said on Sunday that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall could occur in Heartland, portions of Concho Valley, Edwards Plateau and Hill Country until 7:00 p.m. on Monday.

NBC News · 1h

Texas floods live updates: More than 80 dead as search 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.

ABC News on MSN · 2h

Texas flooding updates: Statewide death toll now at least 80, say officials

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

1hon MSN

More flash floods forecast to hit Texas and immigration enforcement in Puerto Rico: Morning Rundown

NBC News is tracking online price levels for dozens of items at major retailers to determine when and how much they may ...

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Schumer asks inspector general to investigate link between NWS staff cuts and Texas flood

Chuck Schumer asked acting Inspector General Roderick Anderson to investigate if recent NWS staff cuts had an impact on the ...

17mon MSN

Search teams in Texas face more rain, 78 confirmed killed in flash floods

Search teams looking for dozens of people still missing after flash floods in central Texas faced the danger of more heavy ...

3hon MSN

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 ...

'Vast power of this water': Area official discusses devastation after Texas floods

Travis County, Texas Judge Andy Brown joins Morning Joe to discuss the impact of sudden floods in the Texas Hill Country over ...

19hon MSN

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 ...

21hon MSN

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 ...

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Texas Floods Kill Dozens, Spark NWS Preparedness Debate

Texas floods claim 59 lives and leave campers missing, sparking debate over National Weather Service preparedness amidst ...

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