Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the public before July 4th flooding?

Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

A National Weather Service advisory warned of another 2-4 inches of rain falling in the region − and isolated areas could see 9-12 inches.

They expect a higher chance that major hurricanes will strike the U.S. rather than weakening over open water. "We anticipate a slightly above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean,

Intense rainstorms are becoming more frequent in most of the U.S. — though experts say where they occur and whether they cause catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance.

The death toll has now climbed to at least 129, making it America's deadliest rainfall-driven flash flood since 1976.

A week after deadly flash floods, as rescue turns to recovery, more than 160 people remain missing in Kerr County, Texas.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been exerting more direct control over the agency, which President Donald Trump has talked about "getting rid of."

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.

Trump’s NOAA job cuts are in focus after the deadly Texas floods. Terminated NOAA hurricane scientist Andrew Hazelton shares with MJ Lee on “Early Start” why he thinks it’s important to have scientists in times like these.

The Guadalupe River drew retirees, vacationers, traveling nurses and veterans to its banks.