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Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown
A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings.
A perfect storm of circumstances created a worst-case scenario for flooded Texas communities
In the early hours of Independence Day, rain pelted sleeping communities in central Texas. No one knew yet how devastating ...
Clinging to trees, escaping on rooftops: These survivors were swept into Texas floods
Before help could arrive, Texans in hard-hit areas said they tried to save themselves from the deadly floodwaters.
See When Federal and Local Officials Issued Warnings About the Texas Floods
The National Weather Service began sending flash flood warnings that should have triggered cellphone alerts a little after 1 ...
Texas flooding maps and photos: Camp Mystic among sites with catastrophic storm damage
At Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas, where officials are grieving the loss of 27 children and counselors, ...
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 ...
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 Donald Trump’s staffing cuts to the ...
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.
Ted Cruz Responds to 'Weather Modification' Claims Following Texas Flooding
Sen. Ted Cruz rejected weather modification claims, saying there's "zero evidence" and calling such theories "crazy" ...
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape
Devastating flash floods from a storm that pounded central Texas have killed at least 51 people. Officials say the death toll ...
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 ...