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FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
At least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic perished in Friday's floods, with the total death toll in the floods now surpassing 100.
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.
Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the public before July 4th flooding?
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Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.
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Texas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.
After dozens died in the Hill Country floods, flood alerts, sirens, and relief top Gov. Abbott's special session agenda. Here's what else he's demanding action on ⬇️
The heavy rain that turned a river in Texas into a raging wall of water was fueled by unique atmospheric conditions, according to meteorologists and climate scientists.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas now has its first-ever statewide flood plan. The comprehensive statewide assessment analyzes flood risks and solutions in the Lone Star State. The Texas Water Development ...
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Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
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Axios on MSNTexas state leaders neglected flood management projects as they spent money elsewhereAs Texas state leaders have prioritized spending on border security and property tax cuts, they have been far more reluctant to fund flood management efforts. Why it matters: Texas leads the nation by a wide margin in flood deaths.