Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
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More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
Searchers in Texas are being meticulous and respectful as they search through massive piles of debris. 129 people are confirmed dead from last week's flooding disaster. Karen Hua reports.
The catastrophic floods in Central Texas took a mental and physical toll on survivors and first responders. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen spoke to the program director for Texas Search and Rescue, or TEXSAR, about how the recovery efforts have affected him and his team. Another organization helping first responders and survivors is Americares. Jack O'Rourke, head of the emergency response team at Americares, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
It has been one week since devastating floods ravaged communities in Central Texas. President Trump and the first lady visited some of the hardest-hit communities on Friday and pledged federal support for state recovery efforts. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Karen Hua report.
Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.
Aerial images show destruction in Kerr County after deadly floods tore through Central Texas.
President Trump and the first lady plan to visit flood-damaged areas of Texas on Friday. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting next month. He suggested the tariffs are partially in retaliation for the ongoing criminal trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of inciting a coup. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other officials gave an update Thursday morning on the damage and recovery efforts after flash flooding from torrential rain hit Ruidoso, New Mexico. Watch the press conference.
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 130 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
At least 120 people were killed and over 160 remained missing as of Tuesday evening after flooding hit Central Texas.
As search and rescue teams in Central Texas look for the more than 160 people still missing from last week's flash floods, President Trump has signed a "federal disaster declaration" at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott. This allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deploy resources to the area, which comes not long after the president said he wanted to shut the agency down. Deanne Criswell, the FEMA administrator under President Biden, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Search efforts continue for the dozens of people still missing after powerful floods devastated communities in Central Texas. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more.
Dozens of swift-water rescues were carried out after flash flooding hit Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.
At least three people were killed after flash floods swept through Ruidoso, New Mexico, Mayor Lynn Crawford said in a news conference Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest updates.
Kerr County officials gave another update on flood recovery efforts Wednesday morning, where they detailed search and rescue operations. More than 170 people are still missing. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest as questions linger about the emergency response to the catastrophic events.
Sen. Ted Cruz shared emotional stories from the deadly floods in Central Texas as search efforts continue for missing people. Cruz spoke at a Senate confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs to become the next administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Search and rescue missions have continued in Central Texas following the deadly floods that slammed the region. More than 170 people are still missing, officials said. Razor Dobbs, the public information officer for the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department, joins with more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his commitment to the communities affected in the floods, saying no one is leaving until the "job is finished." This comes as the search for more than 160 people continues, and as Abbott confirms that at least 110 people have been killed. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest details as officials reveal more about the efforts to find people alive.
Search and rescue teams have continued looking for the more than 160 people reportedly still missing after flash floods shocked Central Texas and killed at least 110 people. President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott and is expected to visit the state on Friday. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest updates.
As we learn more about the young girls who lost their lives in the Central Texas floods, we are getting a look at the moment some of their campmates were evacuated from the floodwaters.
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Mexico on Tuesday, forcing rescue operations and sweeping away at least one home. CBS News' Carter Evans and Paul Heggen have the latest.
Authorities continued their rescue and recovery missions in Central Texas on Tuesday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic flooding surpassed 100 people. Meanwhile, insurance experts have expressed concern over the coverage gap across Texas as the state becomes more susceptible to severe flooding driven by climate change. CBS News Texas reporter Bo Evans has more and Mark Friedlander, senior director of media relations at the Insurance Information Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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