Texas, camp and flood
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The early warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service didn’t indicate a catastrophic flood was on its way.
Search and rescue teams continue their efforts in Kerr County following catastrophic floods.
Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.
FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of last week’s devastating Texas floods, raising over $5 million – so far.
As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, and storm drainage systems.
The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts of rainfall could cause flooding.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.
For many in Oklahoma, summer means summer camp. But as the flooding tragedy unfolds in Texas, how are camps preparing in case of emergencies?
The two members of the House Oversight Committee, along with the panel’s top Democrat, U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia of California, sent letters Friday to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Commerce Inspector General and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNTexas House and Senate create select committees to investigate disaster prep and floodingThe Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.