2 h. ago New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

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6 h. ago After devastating floods a Central Texas community comes together

It's been nearly a week since devastating flooding tore through Kerr County, Texas killing more than a hundred people.Now, after unimaginable tragedy, residents are coming together to help each other move forward.NPR's Juana Summers and producers Erika Ryan and Tyler Bartlam visited the City West Church, which has transformed from a house of worship into a pop up food distribution site serving thousands of meals to the community and first responders.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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7 h. ago Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

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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7 h. ago CWG Live updates: Flash flood warning for D.C. and areas just west

CWG Live updates: Flash flood warning for D.C. and areas just west  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Maryland weather radar: Baltimore, Washington DC, Columbia under flash flood warning

Maryland weather radar: Baltimore, Washington DC, Columbia under flash flood warning - Here's what to know - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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10 h. ago Texas flood: Kickoff meeting for Kerr County warning system project had been planned

A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.

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11 h. ago 'Send help or not': Hero saves family during deadly Texas flash flood

During Texas's second-worst flood, Matthew Crowder ignored dispatch warnings to save a family. Now the community rallies to help survivors.

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13 h. ago Police say 'sightseers' hindering Texas recovery efforts as teams search for victims in debris

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha asked residents to avoid flood-damaged areas and not disturb debris piles that might contain victims, as Texas responders continue rescue operations.

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19 h. ago Kerr County commissioners debated over flood warning system that was never built

NPR speaks with former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser about abandoned plans for a warning system in the part of central Texas that has now been devastated by floods. Moser pushed for the system.

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19 h. ago Former commissioner of flooded Texas county says siren system would have saved lives

Former Kerr County commissioner Tom Moser advocated for a siren warning system about a decade ago. He believes sirens could have saved lives had they been in place.

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21 h. ago In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

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27 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: State OK'd camp's emergency plans 2 days before floods

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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27 h. ago Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987.

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31 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Over 170 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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32 h. ago Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact

A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.

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32 h. ago Local officials are reluctant to discuss accountability in the Texas flooding

The flash flooding in Texas hit Kerr County the hardest. More than 80 people died and the number is feared to increase as crews reach decimated areas of the Guadalupe River.

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32 h. ago Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods

Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, officials said Tuesday. The post Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods appeared first on Boston.com.

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33 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Over 160 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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36 h. ago Swalwell: We Need to Probe if Trump's National Weather Service Cuts Impacted TX Flood Warnings

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said Tuesday on CNN's "News Central" that Congress has a "responsibility" to look into whether the Trump administration's cuts to the National Weather Service affected the amount of deviation of the deadly central Texas floods. The post Swalwell: We Need to Probe if Trump’s National Weather Service Cuts Impacted TX Flood Warnings appeared first on Breitbart.

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37 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Officials grilled about response as death toll rises

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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