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
Texas flood survivors escape rising waters inside home at night: “I didn’t think it was real” – CBS News Watch CBS News A Texas family who survived the devastating and deadly floods describe waking up in the middle of the night to rising waters inside their home. They told CBS Evening News co-anchor Maurice DuBois … Read more
Texas hydrologists working with the National Weather Service say they recognized the conditions last Thursday that could lead to catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. And they say, based on past events, this kind of outcome was a known risk. The I-Team has learned that’s why the hydrologists say their forecast partners at the National … Read more
Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before the devastating flood killed more than two dozen people at the all-girls Christian summer camp, most of them children. Five children and one counselor remain missing. Records released Tuesday show the camp met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the … 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
Texas flood survivor says she decided to evacuate campsite despite no warnings or alerts – CBS News Watch CBS News LaKreesha Bates was camping with her family just one mile away from the deadly Guadalupe River floods when they found themselves in the path of disaster. Bates joins CBS News to share her experience. Be … Read more
Texans share stories of survival, loss and hope after floods – CBS News Watch CBS News Survivors, first responders and officials reflect on the deadly floods and how they are searching for hope in the wake of this historic disaster. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
A father and two children in Lincoln, New Mexico, were washed away in flood waters on Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported after declaring a flash flooding emergency in the area. Multiple rescue missions were underway at Gavilan Trailer Park in Ruidoso, and another person was also trapped in high water, the NWS said in … 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