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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.

Snopes on MSN · 2d

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.

FactCheck.org on MSN · 1d

Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas

Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas flooding would have been far lower or nonexistent? A: The Trump administration did not defund the NWS but did reduce the staff by 600 people.

NWS, flash floods

APP.com Asbury Park, NJ on MSN · 2d

NWS issues flood watch for most of New Jersey; Heavy rain forecasted for Wednesday

A Flood Watch has been issued for a significant portion of New Jersey. The watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night, as forecasters warn of the potential for flooding due to excessive rainfall.

Des Moines Register on MSN · 1d

Iowa at risk of flash floods with heavy rain possible from overnight storms, NWS warns

A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of central and western Iowa ahead of possible severe storms Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Yahoo · 1d

Chicago weather: Heavy rain, storms may lead to flash flooding Thursday evening through Saturday

Scattered showers and storms are moving through Chicagoland this evening and will continue tonight. Heavy downpours, gusty winds, and hail are the primary concerns.

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Flash flood warning issued as storms bring heavy rain to Iowa; NWS reviewing past rotation

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Newton, including the Iowa Speedway on Friday, July 11. The ...

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Trump defends NWS forecast ahead of Texas flood as he faces scrutiny over cuts

President Donald Trump on Friday defended the National Weather Service’s advanced warnings of the heavy rainfall that caused catastrophic flooding in central Texas last week, killing over 120 people.

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In Flash Flood Hotspots, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled

An analysis of National Weather Service job vacancies found that in more than a third of offices overseeing flash flood ...

UPDATE: Flash flood warning active for Dare County Thursday night, says the NWS

At 6:56 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated flash flood warning in effect until 9 p.m. for ...

UPDATE: Flood warning issued for Johnston County until Friday night, says the NWS

On Thursday at 10:15 p.m. the NWS Raleigh NC issued an updated flood warning in effect until Friday at 10 p.m. for Johnston ...

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Rhode Island; heavy rain expected

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island and other parts of Southern New England with 2 to 4 ...

Flood advisory issued for Halifax County until 1 a.m. Friday, says the NWS

On Thursday at 10:45 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC in effect until Friday at 1:45 a.m. for Halifax ...

NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible ...

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Not everyone received — or heeded — Austin-area flood alerts. Here's why.

Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from ...

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