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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.

Christian Science Monitor · 1d

In Texas flood response, a scaled-back FEMA gets an early test

The Trump administration has reduced the staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and scaled back the amount of aid it delivers, saying states should take the lead.

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ABC · 21h

Texas flooding live updates: 96 dead in Kerr County, at least 120 dead in the state

As questions swirl surrounding the timeline of who was notified about the flooding when, and if more could have been done, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said an alert from the National Weather Service was sent to people in the flood zone -- but she said that doesn’t mean that people heard it.

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?

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

The Latest: Trump Will Visit Texas to Survey Flood Damage

President Donald Trump will head to Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people, which the administration has characterized as a o

National Weather Service says Central Texas offices were fully staffed during floods

The National Weather Service says its Central Texas office was prepared for the devastating storms, but understaffed offices ...

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History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise

In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow ...

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 ...

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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.

3don MSN

How much warning was there? A timeline of National Weather Service alerts for Hill Country flooding

For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the ...

NWS union says Central Texas office was prepared, but understaffed offices may not be

Deadly flood in Texas sparks a debate over whether recent cuts and staffing shortages led to a greater loss of life.

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Central Texas braces for more rain, flooding after deadly holiday weekend

The National Weather Service extended a flood watch July 7 through 7 p.m. local time for much of central Texas.

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...

Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas

DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the state's weekend ...

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How climate change made Texas flooding more violent

CNN’s Bill Weir reports from the ruins of Camp Mystic in Texas, where deadly floods have claimed at least 27 lives. Weir ...

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