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.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, the performance of local National Weather Service offices has become the focus of intense scrutiny. Could NWS offices have

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible gaps in the warning system.

Deadly flood in Texas sparks a debate over whether recent cuts and staffing shortages led to a greater loss of life.

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.

The Guadalupe River has a history of terrible, fatal floods. The flash floods that killed at least 100 people in central Texas last week is only the latest disaster to claim lives.

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.