Jeremy Porter is a professor of quantitative methods in the social sciences at the City University of New York. Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks. The same … Read more
Emergency crews were forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday afternoon that rescue operations were underway in San Saba, Lampasas and Schleicher Counties. Evacuations are also ongoing in … Read more
Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme dangers that these raging torrents of water can bring to communities in a matter of minutes. The death toll after catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas on July 4, has risen to at least 120 and many people remain unaccounted for days later. Flash floods … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz shares emotional Texas flood stories at Senate hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Ted Cruz shared emotional stories from the deadly floods in Central Texas as search efforts continue for missing people. Cruz spoke at a Senate confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs to become the next administrator for the National … Read more
Camp Mystic evacuees sing worship songs as bus drives past rushing floodwaters Camp Mystic evacuees sing worship songs as bus drives past rushing floodwaters 04:11 As we learn more about the young girls who lost their lives in the Central Texas floods, we are getting a look at the moment some of their campmates were … Read more
The search for people still missing after flash floods devastated central Texas has entered a fifth day, with death tolls from various counties collectively topping 100 and expected to climb. At least 109 people are confirmed dead as of Tuesday and dozens remain unaccounted for, according to local officials. Rescue operations were underway to find … Read more
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem describes Texas flood devastation – CBS News Watch CBS News Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made remarks during a Cabinet meeting about the damage caused by the flash flooding in Texas, describing what it was like to witness parents identify their children’s bodies. CBS News’ Nidia Cavazos has the latest updates. … Read more
Two 8-year-old sisters from Dallas who had just completed 2nd grade. A beloved soccer coach and teacher. An Alabama elementary school student away from home. These are a few of the dozens of victims lost in devastating flash floods in Central Texas. The flooding originated from the fast-moving waters of the Guadalupe River on Friday, killing … Read more
The death toll from the flooding in Texas has surged to at least 104, officials say. Amid the devastation, hundreds have been rescued, and volunteers have joined the search efforts. “We’re tired but running off adrenaline, and it’s for a good cause in trying to find people and bring some closure to those who may not be … Read more
Justin Rubio awoke in the wee hours to an alert on his phone, thunder, sirens and the thud of helicopter blades – the beginning of one of the largest rescue operations in Texas history. Rubio was determined to be a part of it. Even as authorities in Kerr County have repeatedly discouraged civilian volunteers, Rubio … Read more