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The early warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service didn’t indicate a catastrophic flood was on its way.
AUSTIN, Texas — Extremely heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding led to a deadly holiday weekend across Central Texas. With some areas receiving over 20 inches of rain in a timespan of 24 hours, meteorologists are now analyzing the weather pattern that created and allowed such heavy rain to fall over such a short period of time.
The exact volume of floodwaters heading down the Guadalupe may not have been predictable, but anyone familiar with Hill Country topography knows it floods.
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A week after catastrophic floods in Central Texas, key questions remain unanswered about how state and local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster.
Amid the tragedy of recent flash floods in central Texas, conspiracy theories about "cloud seeding" practices have gained traction on social media, fueled by prominent U.S. political figures.
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Texas flooding: Ministry group fans out in Central Texas - MSNTexans on Mission, a ministry organization that provides chaplains at the scene of disasters, is lending spiritual support in the aftermath of deadly flooding in Central Texas. Communications ...
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Flooding can be extremely dangerous in Central Texas. Experts refer to this area as "Flash Flood Alley," as Austin sits at the base of the steep Texas Hill Country, where when rain falls fast, it ...