Trump surveys Texas flood damage
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A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.
As President Trump surveys flood damage in Texas, several congressional Democrats have signed a letter demanding an oversight hearing into his administration’s response. One of them, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas),
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
EDT on Friday, the National Weather Service released a flood advisory in effect until 11 p.m. EDT for Ontonagon County.
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It is hard to look at the heartbreak of the disaster in Texas. In Colorado past flash floods have brought similar heartache and similar threats.
A flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:54 p.m. EDT in effect until Saturday at 1 a.m. EDT for Macomb and St. Clair counties.
A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.
On Friday at 9:12 p.m. the NWS Morristown TN issued a flood advisory in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Cherokee and Clay counties.
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