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Snopes on MSN · 1d

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 · 14h

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.

Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts

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 coming in at all.

Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts after request, audio reveals

A firefighter appears to have called for emergency alerts at least an hour before the first warnings were received.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Faith brings light to devastated Texas town after deadly flooding disaster

Faith-based organizations are helping Texans heal spiritually as they cope with the aftermath of deadly floods.

The Texas Tribune9m

Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.

While sirens can help in areas with shaky cell service, experts say officials also need to consider alert fatigue and provide ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

5don MSN

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.

3don MSN

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

Emergency alerts gave "preliminary lead times of more than three hours before flash flooding conditions occurred," the agency said ...

3don MSN

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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