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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 · 12h

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 Texas Tribune on MSN · 17m

Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

Breaking Down the Force of Water in the Texas Floods

Flash floods last week in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, reaching three stories high in just two hours

Time on MSN · 22h

What the Floods in Texas Tell Us About Climate Change

As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain,

Death toll at 121

The New York Times · 53m

Trumps to Visit 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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing continues on day 7

This page is a summary of news on Texas floods for Thursday, July 10. For the latest news on the Texas flooding, read USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, July 11. The community of Kerrville, Texas, ravaged by the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River nearly a week ago,

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ABC · 4h

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC News analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency data,

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Weather Service Staffing 'Clearly a Concern' Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut hundreds of jobs as the National Weather Service earlier this year.

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Search continues after Texas flash floods, as Trump addresses National Weather Service warnings

After the death toll in the catastrophic flash floods in Texas reached at least 104 people, including 27 campers and ...

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The timeline of warnings from the National Weather Service ahead of Texas flooding

CNN’s Brian Todd breaks down the warnings from the National Weather Service ahead of the deadly and catastrophic flooding in ...

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National Weather Service Defends Forecasts After Texas Flooding Tragedy Sparked Criticism from Local Officials

In the wake of the central Texas flash flooding, after local officials pointed fingers at the National Weather Service for ...

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

What were the National Weather Service forecasts? Why is it so hard to know where rain will fall? Did staff reductions at the ...

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