Warnings predicted both Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

The family of Dick and Tweety Eastland, the owners of Camp Mystic, where at least 27 died during the devastating Texas floods, is focusing on helping the families of campers and counselors while trying to process their own grief.

Heavy rains spurred deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas on the Fourth of July, leaving at least 120 people dead, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a girls' Christian camp that sits along the river. More than 160 people remain missing as of July 11.

Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.

According to local authorities, at least 109 people died on July 4 and 5, most of which were swept up in floodwaters from campgrounds along the Guadalupe River. That’s just shy of the 118 deaths reported as a result of Hurricane Rita in 2005.

The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more scrutiny.

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

The catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. Some wonder if budget cuts made things worse.