As the death toll climbs in central Texas from catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend, many are wondering how the tragic event could have been prevented and who is to blame. President Trump has declared a major disaster for the state of Texas following flood waters that have claimed more than 80 lives so far….
Flash floods in Texas killed more than 80 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp. The devastation along the Guadalupe River, outside of San Antonio, has drawn a massive search effort as officials face questions over their preparedness and the speed of their…
The ongoing challenges of forecasting extreme weather during the era of the climate crisis have been brought to the fore again amid catastrophic flash flooding in the “hill country” region of Texas. As of early Sunday, hundreds of rescuers are searching for at least 12 people still missing as rains taper off outside of San…
KERR COUNTY, Texas – Heavy rainfall on Independence Day caused rivers and streams to rise rapidly in Central Texas, leading to the deaths of dozens of residents and visitors. While nearly 1,000 people have been rescued, dozens remain unaccounted for, and families continue to search for their loved ones. Anyone needing to report a missing…
At least 2 dozen children among missing from Texas flood waters – CBS News Watch CBS News Catastrophic flooding in Texas has killed at least 32 people, 14 of them children. 27 are missing from a girls’ sleep-away camp. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said more than 850 people have been rescued as crews search 30…
Flash flooding caused by torrential rains in northern West Virginia has killed at least eight people, including a 3-year-old child, officials said. The search and rescue continues, and one person is still presumed missing, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a press conference on Wednesday. “This is a very challenging time for the residents of Ohio County,” he…