Texas officials testify on floods response

Three Kerr County, Texas, officials atop the area's emergency response efforts testified at a state hearing on their actions during the deadly floods that killed dozens. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more.

• Aug 1
• 02:09

Emergency coordinator sick when floods hit

A key emergency official says he was sick and asleep when deadly floods hit central Texas earlier in July. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the details.

• Jul 31
• 03:56

Severe weather moves over parts of Northeast

A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey as the Mid-Atlantic is hit with high amounts of rainfall. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman is following the storm in Queens, New York.

• Jul 31
• 01:44

Damning testimony over deadly Texas floods

Kerr County's emergency manager testified Thursday that he was sick and asleep when flash floods tore through Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday, killing at least 135 people. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Jul 31
• 02:32

Maps show Southeast heat advisories, air quality alerts in Midwest

A cold front is bringing storms and lower temperatures to parts of the country, while the Midwest sees poor air quality from wildfire smoke.

• Jul 31

Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025

The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.

• Jul 29

Floods, heat hits millions of Americans

More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts until at least next week. In some place, the feel-like temperatures topped 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, some parts of the U.S. are dealing with dangerous flash floods. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

• Jul 25
• 01:41

Federal cuts impact warning systems

The deadly floods in Texas earlier this month raised some questions about emergency warning systems. A new piece from the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank, takes a look at the potential impact of cuts to early warning systems in the U.S. after President Trump already cut staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and halted research into natural disasters. Author of the piece, Alice Hill, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jul 25
• 03:57

Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery

Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.

• Jul 25

Millions face heat alerts

More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees in parts of the Southeast. In New Mexico, flash floods swept away a home during the state's second major flooding event this month.

• Jul 25
• 03:19

Home swept away amid flash flooding in New Mexico mountain village

Another afternoon of heavy rainfall has prompted flash flooding in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Ruidoso.

• Jul 24

Texas lawmakers focus on flood preparedness

Texas lawmakers gathered for a special session to address the deadly flooding that hit the state earlier this month. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.

• Jul 23
• 02:52

Bracelet charms memorialize Camp Mystic victims

The James Avery Workshop in Kerrville, Texas, has been working with Camp Mystic for decades, providing bracelet charms for campers to take home as keepsakes. After the devastating July Fourth flooding that killed more than two dozen campers and counselors, the company said it would donate all the proceeds from one of its charms to relief efforts, leading to its eight-month supply selling out in five hours. Jason Allen reports.

• Jul 22
• 02:17

Texas Legislature's special session agenda

The Texas Legislature returned Monday for a special session, with 18 items on the agenda. They include the redrawing of the state's congressional districts and a relief package for those impacted by deadly flooding earlier in July. J. David Goodman, Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the lawmakers have in store.

• Jul 21
• 03:05

Senator pushes for better weather forecasting

Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to President Trump pushing for better weather preparedness in the U.S. amid recent deadly floods. Cantwell joins CBS News 24/7 to explain her bipartisan mission.

• Jul 21
• 05:53

Evaluating FEMA maps following Texas floods

The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for rising risks. Jeremy Porter, a climate risk researcher for First Street, joins to discuss.

• Jul 18
• 02:52

The names and faces of Texas flood victims

Before light broke on July 4, dozens of families in Texas Hill Country had their lives changed forever. A downpour caused waterways to rise to near-unprecedented levels, creating floods that devastated a children's summer camp and swept away homes and cars. More than 130 people were killed in Central Texas, most of whom were in Kerr County. These are the flood victims that CBS News has so far confirmed.

• Jul 18
• 02:57

Abbott: Texas flooding death toll up to 135

Two weeks after severe flooding in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the death toll has increased to at least 135 people. As communities across the area grieve, some are turning to faith. CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to a local pastor searching for answers and looking to heal a devastated community.

• Jul 17
• 05:30

Coping with tragedy after the floods in Texas

Jason Allen spoke with a local pastor in Kerrville, Texas, as searchers there continue to look for the missing victims of the July Fourth floods.

• Jul 16
• 01:53

National Guard assisting in Texas recovery

Rescue efforts resumed in Central Texas on Tuesday as crews searched for the people still unaccounted for from the deadly July 4 flooding. CBS News reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

• Jul 15
• 02:48

Major flash flooding hits Northeast

Across the East Coast, the National Weather Service issued 84 flash flood warnings. Video shows water flooding some New York City subway stations and stranding drivers. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.

• Jul 15
• 03:08

Recovery operations resume in Texas

Recovery operations in Texas resume on Tuesday after being put on hold amid new flash flooding concerns. Parts of Kerr County were hit with more rainfall less than two weeks after the same region was devastated with intense and deadly flooding. It forced volunteers searching for the bodies of those missing from the Fourth of July floods to evacuate to higher ground.

• Jul 15
• 02:17

A year after historic Midwest flooding, farmers look to recover losses

Dave and Judy Oberg lost their home in 2024's historic flooding and had to sell off more than a third of their farmland to get a new house.

• Jul 14

Farmers recovering 1 year after Midwest floods

Historic flooding hit parts of the Midwest in the summer of 2024. One year later, farmers are looking to recover. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.

• Jul 14
• 03:12

New Texas flood threat hinders search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.

• Jul 14

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