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Deadly Texas floods spark debate over weather service staffing cuts

After flash flooding struck Texas, the NWS came under fire from local officials who criticized what they described as inadequate forecasts.

NBC News · 22m

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.

TIME on MSN · 19h

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.

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 ...

17mon MSN

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 ...

9hon MSN

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

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8hon MSN

Texas Flooding Map, Update: Thousands Face New Flash Flood Risk

Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday as the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 to 26 feet within 90 ...

4hon MSN

Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic

Multiple parts of central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose ...

20m

What causes a flash flood? Was there any warning for the Texas flooding? What to know

One of the worst floods in a Texas rivers' history left dozens dead over the Independence Day weekend. What to know about flash flooding and warnings.

The Texas Tribune on MSN58m

White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

Death toll in devastating central Texas flash floods climbs to at least 95, dozens still missing

Although Kerr County was hit hardest by flooding, at least seven others have been confirmed dead in different parts of Texas.

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