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Texas lawmaker wants investigation into weather alert system and storm preparedness

6:43am July 07, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

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'The worst day of my life': Texas' Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

5:00am July 07, 2025

Dozens of people have died in the Texas Hill Country. Scores of others are missing or unaccounted for. As rescue crews continue to search for victims, those who survived are coping with the loss.

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At least 78 dead and dozens missing after catastrophic Texas flooding

8:00pm July 05, 2025

At least 78 people are dead following flooding that slammed central Texas over the weekend, while a desperate search for 11 missing from a camp for girls continues.

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Here's a timeline of the catastrophic Texas floods

6:30pm July 05, 2025

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.

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'Helene's Unheard Warnings' raises awareness about natural disaster preparedness in remote communities

5:37pm May 21, 2025

by David Ford

"Helene’s Unheard Warnings" is the title of a new ProPublica article that takes a deep dive into the catastrophic damage left behind by the storm. It also chronicles how, even with dire warnings from local and national outlets, Helene caught entire communities off guard.

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Flooding death toll in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to help victims

1:40am April 08, 2025

Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough.

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At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

11:17am April 05, 2025

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

With Grace and Grit: Helene created a 'chain reaction of inspiration' for mountain artists

5:00am March 28, 2025

by Paul Garber

The arts have always been integral to the Appalachian experience. Helene led to a pause in much of the area’s creative output. But six months later, many artists are back at work and incorporating the tragedy into their projects.

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With Grace and Grit: Replacing Helene-damaged bridges became a calling for volunteers

5:30am March 27, 2025

by Paul Garber

In the second installment of "With Grace and Grit: A mountain community responds to Helene," Paul Garber reports on Lansing’s Bridge to Recovery. The nonprofit was launched post-Helene to help restore vital spans that are not maintained by the state.

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With Grace and Grit: Six months after Helene struck, Lansing is reinventing itself, again

5:30am March 26, 2025

by Paul Garber

A few decades ago, the High Country town of Lansing was a struggling former train stop. But this century, it has seen a revival, thanks to new residents and businesses. Then, Helene washed away much of the progress. Six months after the storm, Lansing is again looking to make a comeback.

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