NBC's Jay Gray and editor and publisher of the Kerr County lead, Lewis Amostoy, are both live in Kurville, Texas. I'm also joined by Michael Man, director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. Thank you all for being here. Jay Kurville, of course, the hardest hit. What is the situation on the ground today? Yeah. Well, it's the sixth day, Chris, as you well know, of the search, the rescue recovery here. And I've got to tell you, uh, we had been hearing from officials for days that th ...

Disaster Impact - Southern New Mexico experienced torrential floods, resulting in at least three fatalities [1] Geographic Scope - The floods in New Mexico occurred days after historic floods devastated central Texas [1]

Weather Events and Impacts - Deadly flash flooding occurred in New Mexico, resulting in fatalities including a 7-year-old boy [1] - Emergency crews performed at least 85 swiftwater rescues due to rapidly rising floodwaters [2] - The Rio Rio do rose nearly 19 feet in minutes, exacerbated by burn scar from previous wildfires [2] - Severe storms are expected to impact the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, with potential for flash flooding and damaging winds [7] - 24 million people were impacted by severe weather in parts of Pennsylvania [6] Meteorological Forecast and Climate Change - More flash flooding is anticipated in New Mexico due to slow-moving storms and high moisture levels, potentially continuing for months [3] - Daytime heating is expected to spark storms in Texas, leading to heavy rainfall and flash flooding [4] - Isolated rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in a short time, with saturated ground conditions [5] - Climate change is contributing to atmospheric conditions that exacerbate flash flooding events [3]

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Record rainfall in a particularly vulnerable part of Texas amplified the effects of the flooding. But as our charts and maps explain, that is only one reason why the downpour was so deadly https://t.co/8dpdhF97HV ...

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Now, Tony Pleetsky, investigative reporter for the Austin American Statesman, and Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Obama administration and former mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Tony, your sense as you talk to people um how folks in Texas are feeling about the federal government's preparation and response to this disaster. Well, there are a lot of questions about what exactly transpired leading up to the flash flood and whether or not the National Weather Service was ...

Design and Engineering - Babcock Ranch's design incorporates existing water systems and mimics them with a network of interconnected ponds and lakes acting as bowls to manage water flow [4][5][6] - The town's elevation strategy involves elevating smaller roads by approximately 3.5 feet, larger roads by approximately 4.5 feet, and homes by approximately 5 feet to direct water towards specific collection points [10] - The community is largely at or above 30 feet, designed to keep homes one foot above water level during a 100-year storm event with 14 inches of rainfall and a four-foot rise in water levels [11] Location and Resilience - Babcock Ranch's location approximately 20 miles inland from Florida's west coast provides protection from storm surge, a major cause of hurricane damage [13] - Responsible development in areas prone to extreme events requires resilience and quick recovery strategies [21] Risk and Mitigation - Traditional grid-like development can impede natural water absorption by wetlands, increasing flood risk [2][3] - Designing to only meet 100-year storm event standards may not be sufficient to prevent flooding over a home's lifespan, as evidenced by multiple 100-year storm events occurring in short periods [17][18]

Watch live coverage as Texas officials hold a press conference on the deadly flooding in Kerr County after heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the flooding an “extraordinary catastrophe.” For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and po ...