Dallas faces a flood watch from the NWS due to potential heavy rains and thunderstorms amid high temperatures.

More than 170 people are still believed to be missing a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.

Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.

Officials balked at the cost for installing a siren warning system and the potential for sirens to blare in the middle of the night and wake up

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates breaks down what to know when it comes to flooding. What does it take for officials to issue a flood watch or warning?

Texas lawmakers will convene in a special session starting July 21 to address the recent Hill Country flooding. Alongside disaster response, the Legislature will also consider a range of politically charged issues,

The reporter said that several families were angry because they felt that alerts for the flood did not go out in time.