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Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was ultimately to blame for the flood's 100 deaths due to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service.

FactCheck.org on MSN · 8h

Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas

Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas flooding would have been far lower or nonexistent? A: The Trump administration did not defund the NWS but did reduce the staff by 600 people.

ABC News on MSN · 9h

After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA can affect weather response

President Donald Trump has indicated wanting to phase out FEMA and have emergency responses be handled by states. Though the president has avoided talking about those plans after the Texas flood.

News on deadly Texas floods

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

July 9, 2025: News on the deadly Texas floods

At least 150 people are known to be missing in Kerr County as a result of the flooding in central Texas, according to officials. At least a dozen others are missing in other parts of the state.

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods, Texas governor says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after the flash floods that killed more than 100 people across central Texas. (The Associated Press)

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White House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of ...

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Texas floods: As crews respond to catastrophic Hill Country floods, key National Weather Service jobs are vacant across the state

Cuts to the National Weather Service has ignited debate about the agency's ability to respond to emergency weather events, ...

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National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of catastrophic Texas flooding

NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of ...

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Across Texas, key positions at National Weather Service are vacant

Key positions at National Weather Service offices across Texas are vacant, sowing doubt over the state’s ability to respond ...

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Search continues after Texas flash floods, as Trump addresses National Weather Service warnings

After the death toll in the catastrophic flash floods in Texas reached at least 104 people, including 27 campers and ...

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Weather Service Staffing 'Clearly a Concern' Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut hundreds of jobs as the National Weather Service earlier this year.

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National Weather Service Defends Forecasts After Texas Flooding Tragedy Sparked Criticism from Local Officials

In the wake of the central Texas flash flooding, after local officials pointed fingers at the National Weather Service for ...

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the ...

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