Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131
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A few thunderstorms are possible on Monday, but much drier conditions are expected soon as the weather pattern shifts.
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.
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
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In the early hours of Independence Day, rain pelted sleeping communities in central Texas. No one knew yet how devastating the storm would become.
This is false. It is not possible that cloud seeding generated the floods, according to experts, as the process can only produce limited precipitation using clouds that already exist.
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.
After more than a week of searching for victims, Texas Gov. Abbot said the number of missing has dropped to 101.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNHow a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirensAs the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.
A low pressure system near Florida has a 40% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.