Summary
The White House stated that local and federal weather services gave enough warning before floods in Kerr County, Texas. The National Weather Service issued several flood alerts starting July 3.
Key Facts
- The press secretary said the weather services warned Kerr County before the floods.
- The National Weather Service in Austin-San Antonio briefed local officials on July 3.
- A flood watch was issued in the early afternoon of July 3.
- Additional flood warnings were given on the night of July 3 and early morning of July 4.
- There was a three-hour lead time from the first warning to the flash flood.
- Questions were raised about issuing warnings when people were likely asleep.
- The authorities said the offices were fully staffed during this time.
