Flash floods
Texas Fire Chief Denied Deployment of Emergency Crews Ahead of Deadly Floods: Report
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.
Ted Cruz Once Again Misses Texas Catastrophe Due to International Vacation
Sen. Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece as flash floods killed at least 89 people in Texas.
Kristi Noem 'Bragging' About Using FEMA Funds for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Resurfaces After Deadly Texas Flood
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 Calling for a 'Better System' in Wake of Texas Floods Met With Backlash Online: 'He Helped Defund It'
Ted Cruz is being ridiculed for calling for a "better system" for disaster preparedness after the Trump administration slashed funding for several agencies.
Texas Woman Hopped on a Kayak to Escape Floodwaters With Her Dogs: 'I'm Still in Shock'
A woman in Hunt, Texas, survived the July 4 floods by kayaking to safety with her dogs.
Camp Mystic Counselors Wrote Names of the Girls They Were Comforting On Their Arms While Waiting for Help: 'I Had to Stay Strong'
Two camp counselors are being hailed as "guardian angels" after they distracted several girls during deadly thunderstorms that swept through Texas on July 4.
'Tone Deaf' Kristi Noem Berated for Sharing Governor's Portrait Options As Texas Flood Rescue Efforts Continue
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 Forced to Apologize After Alleged Rescue of Two Missing Girls Turned Out to Be a 'Tale of Misinformation'
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.
Flooded Texas County Opposed Siren Alert System That Could Have Warned Residents Because of the Cost
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.
Grok Says Cuts 'Pushed by Musk's DOGE' Led to Deaths in Texas Floods: 'Facts Over Feelings'
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.
New York Death Toll Rises As Rare Flooding Traps Locals In Basements
At least 18 people have been reported dead in New York and New Jersey following flash floods caused by Hurricane Ida.
Stranded Lady Hiker Found Dead Near Lake Powell After Being Swept By Flash Flood In Arizona Canyon
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.