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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

  • Senator Chuck Schumer sent a letter on July 7, 2025, requesting an investigation into whether National Weather Service staff cuts affected the Texas flood response.
  • This request comes in the aftermath of devastating floods in Central Texas during the Fourth of July holiday period, which resulted in 82 fatalities, including almost two dozen children primarily from Camp Mystic summer camp.
  • The Trump administration cut 600 National Weather Service staff, doubling vacancy rates and leaving key Texas offices understaffed amid ongoing agency reforms and widespread concerns.
  • Representative Joaquin Castro said, "That's part of what I mean," highlighting that missing personnel are problematic but declined to conclusively blame cuts for warning failures.
  • The investigation may clarify staffing shortages' impact as the NWS and federal officials affirm commitment to their critical forecasting mission despite challenges.
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Many weather offices lack staff due to budget cuts.

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Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas

The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

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