AGAIN - I've already provided a tome of evidence -
NOW - off you go and read ALL of this - there are many many links to references -
this SHOULD give you the hint in the summary
A child could grasp the meaning of this -
''These cuts directly impaired the NWS’s ability to forecast and communicate the severity of the Texas flood disaster, contributing to the scale of the tragedy.''
Again - READ all of the references and then, the references in the references - take time off from your memes and pointless attempts at derailing and read
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''There is substantial evidencethat the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the Trump administration, enacted deep staffing and funding cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) and related agencies. These cuts directly impaired the NWS’s ability to forecast and communicate the severity of the Texas flood disaster, contributing to the scale of the tragedy. 1. DOGE Cuts: Scope and Timing
Staff Reductions: In early 2025, DOGE cut approximately 10–20% of the NWS and NOAA workforce, eliminating hundreds of positions, including specialized meteorologists and leadership roles12345.
Budget Freezes: Funding for weather research, forecasting technology, and operational support was slashed or frozen, leading to “degraded” forecasting services and severe shortages of meteorological staff6724.
Loss of Expertise: Many experienced forecasters and warning coordination meteorologists took early retirement or were laid off, leaving key positions vacant in Texas offices at the time of the disaster235.
2. Impact on Texas Flood Forecasting and Response
Forecasting Failures:
The NWS forecast for the affected region underestimated rainfall by several inches, predicting 3–8 inches when over a foot fell in some areas1849.
Texas Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd and Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice both stated that the actual rainfall and river rise were not anticipated in any forecast, and that the warnings did not reflect the true scale of the threat1849.
Communication Breakdowns:
Due to DOGE-induced staff shortages, there was no meteorologist in charge or warning coordination meteorologist in the Texas NWS office to liaise with local officials during the critical hours of the flood5.
This lack of communication meant that many local authorities and residents were not adequately warned in time, contributing to the high death toll5.
Delayed and Inadequate Alerts:
Some flash flood warnings and tornado alerts failed to go out in time because of system and staffing issues directly tied to the cuts10.
The NWS was forced to implement temporary assignments and reassignments to cover operational gaps, but these measures were insufficient during the crisis23.
3. Expert Warnings and Aftermath
Pre-Disaster Warnings:
Meteorologists and former NWS directors warned months before the floods that DOGE’s cuts would impair forecasting and endanger lives, especially during storm season79.
Post-Disaster Analysis:
Multiple reports and internal documents confirm that the loss of staff and expertise led to “degraded” forecasting and communication, which likely contributed to the severity of the disaster24511.
The absence of key personnel and reduced operational capacity at the NWS directly affected the ability to provide timely, accurate, and actionable warnings to Texas communities2511.
Table: Causal Chain from DOGE Cuts to Texas Flood Disaster
DOGE Action
Immediate Effect
Disaster Impact
1
Staff/funding cuts to NWS[/I]
Loss of meteorologists, vacant roles
Inaccurate forecasts, delayed warnings
2
Elimination of leadership[/I]
No warning coordination meteorologist
Poor communication with local authorities
3
Halted research/tech[/I]
Outdated models, fewer balloon launches
Underestimated rainfall, missed flood signals
4
Early retirements/layoffs[/I]
Loss of expertise, operational gaps
Inadequate response, higher casualties
Conclusion
There is a direct causal link between the Trump administration’s DOGE-driven slashing of staff and funding at the National Weather Service and the scale of the Texas flood disaster. The cuts led to forecasting errors, communication breakdowns, and delayed warnings, all of which contributed to the high number of deaths and the inability of local authorities to prepare for the unprecedented flooding17234951011.
