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Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.
NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.
HOUSTON — It’s been a devastating few days across Texas as the Hill Country and Central Texas dealt with deadly flooding. Many questions remain regarding how this event happened and what the timeline looked like for advanced notice from forecasters.
Claims about the rock legend’s involvement in flood relief efforts circulated widely on social media following the deadly disaster in Texas.
State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.
The death toll from the devastating Texas floods has risen to over 110 people and at least 173 remain missing. Former NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad joins Ana Cabrera to break down the timeline of the flood alerts and to provide more insight on response.
NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of warning.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with isolated amounts of 3 to 5 inches are possible, the National Weather Service said.
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