When the weather watch and early warnings went out, he says this is the time when community leaders, private company owners and residents should all start establishing their emergency plans should the worst happen. In a region of Texas so prone to floods, though, he admits warning fatigue can wain on people's sense of urgency.

Floods can happen almost anywhere across the United States, but some places are more prone to flooding than others. Here's what you need to know — and some tips on how to stay safe.

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

As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and other states vulnerable in the years ahead.

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.

There was little indication of how torrential the Texas downpours would become before dawn. At least 27 people were killed, many of them children at Camp Mystic.

Two major climate disasters of 2025 — the Texas flooding that killed more than 100 people and the L.A. wildfires in January that resulted in 30 deaths and wiped out more than 15,000 homes and businesses — highlight the struggles officials face in fully preparing for extreme weather conditions.