Texas, National Weather Service and Trump
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Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
"A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff," said the former lead of NOAA.
More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.
Factors such as elevation and soil consistency are vastly different in Florida than in Texas, according to meteorologists.
The National Weather Service says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Texas, giving more than three hours of warning.
Texas leads the country in flood deaths. Steep hills, shallow soils and a fault zone have made Hill Country, also called "flash flood alley," one of the state's most dangerous regions.
According to the National Weather Service, “flooding kills more people than just about any weather-related hazard"
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.