Flash floods

The director at Camp Mystic received an alert about life-threatening flash flooding, but waited 45 minutes to evacuate campers according to a preliminary report

FEMA approved requests to lift flood restrictions on Camp Mystic buildings for years, enabling expansion in a known hazard zone before the July 4 flash floods killed at least 27 people.

Trump praised his administration's response to deadly Texas floods insisting recovery efforts were "fully funded within minutes," despite contradicting reports.

Kerr County officials rejected federal aid in 2021 that could have funded flood sirens, citing political objections.

17-year-old Malaya Hammond died after helping her family escape from a sinking van during Texas flash floods.

A Texas official once blocked a flood siren system over fears it might disturb residents at night.

The owner of Texas Christian summer camp Camp Mystic died during the state's horrific floods last week, despite repeatedly warning officials about the volatility of the nearby Guadalupe River.

FEMA reportedly struggled to deploy critical resources during deadly flooding in Texas due to new spending restrictions imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Two young sisters sent a final message to their parents as their father fought unsuccessfully to save them amid devastating flash flooding in central Texas.

Weeks before deadly floods swept through Texas, former weather officials warned Trump's NOAA budget cuts could cost lives.

Donald Trump congratulated Texas officials on what he called a "great" response to the flash floods, insisting that the death toll could have been higher.

The Austin Firefighters Association accused the city's fire chief of putting cost-cutting ahead of public safety after he refused to deploy the Austin Fire Department's Special Operations teams.

Sen. Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece as flash floods killed at least 89 people in Texas.

As Texans mourn the loss of life from devastating July 4 floods, backlash grows over Kristi Noem's decision to use FEMA funds on "Alligator Alcatraz."

Ted Cruz is being ridiculed for calling for a "better system" for disaster preparedness after the Trump administration slashed funding for several agencies.

A woman in Hunt, Texas, survived the July 4 floods by kayaking to safety with her dogs.

Two camp counselors are being hailed as "guardian angels" after they distracted several girls during deadly thunderstorms that swept through Texas on July 4.

Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while rescue efforts in Texas continue.

Texas officials have walked back reports of a dramatic flood rescue after discovering the story was false, exposing how fast misinformation can spread during disasters.

A Texas county rejected siren alert systems in the past due to high costs. But after recent flash floods, state and local officials face renewed questions.

Elon Musk's own AI chatbot, Grok, blamed the climbing death toll of flash flooding in Texas on cuts made by Trump administration and Musk's work at DOGE.

At least 18 people have been reported dead in New York and New Jersey following flash floods caused by Hurricane Ida.

Heather Rutledge, a hiker from Kentucky, was reported dead on Saturday, July 3,1 after being swept up during a flash flood in Arizona Canyon and Lake Powell.