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Devastating flash floods kill 3 in New Mexico, as more storms loom
MSNBC· 2025-07-09 13:58
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]
LIVE: Texas officials give update on deadly flooding search and rescue | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-07-09 12:28
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. 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 powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stori ...
LIVE: Texas officials give update on deadly flooding search and rescue | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-07-08 18:49
Event Overview - Texas officials held a press conference regarding deadly flooding in Kerr County [1] - The flooding was caused by heavy rains leading to a rapid rise in the Guadalupe River [1] News Coverage - NBC News provides live coverage and news on important stories [1] - NBC News delivers breaking news, live video, original journalism, and segments from NBC News Shows [1] Digital Platforms - NBC News Digital includes NBCNewscom, MSNBCcom, TODAYcom, Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline [1] - NBC News has apps and digital extensions [1] Online Engagement - NBC News encourages viewers to subscribe to their YouTube channel [1] - NBC News can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram [1]
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The Economist· 2025-07-08 14:00
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 ...
LIVE: Texas officials give update on deadly flooding | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-07-08 12:06
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. 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 powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stori ...
‘Failure of leadership’: Former HUD Secy slams gov’t over Texas tragedy
MSNBC· 2025-07-08 02:35
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 ...
The Engineering Secrets Behind Hurricane-Proof Cities | WSJ Pro Perfected
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-07 16:22
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]
LIVE: Texas Gov. Abbott delivers remarks after deadly flooding | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-07-06 17:57
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 ...
At least 70 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing
MSNBC· 2025-07-06 17:45
Breaking news on the deadly floods in central Texas. The death toll has continued to rise overnight on the third straight day of frantic search and rescue missions. The number of dead is now at 70 people, including children.We also learned today 11 children and one counselor are still unaccounted for from Camp Mystic. That's that all girls summer camp. It's just one of the many scenes of destruction.Today, Texas Congressman Walking Castro stressed the urgency in the search for survivors. the priority is on ...
Officials provide update after Texas floods kill at least 32 people
MSNBC· 2025-07-05 22:24
What I can tell you an update, there's 32 deceased, 18 of those are adults and 14 are children. Five of the adults remain unidentified and three children remain unidentified. We are still working on that this time.As I'd said earlier this morning, the numbers are going to continue to change. They're going to continue to change till we're done. It's been a very good day as far as being out there and being able to do some things and we've got a lot done.We will be relentless in going after and ensuring that w ...