President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour the Texas flood devastation and the State Department begins laying employees.

Jaque White and her five children escaped the rising waters of the Guadalupe River just in time. Now they have to rebuild.

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than 100 people, including at least 27 children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp.

Renovations at the Totowa Library Branch included a new roof, two HVAC systems, upgraded restrooms, new carpeting and lighting, shelving, furniture, and a revamped staff area.

Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Newton, including the Iowa Speedway on Friday, July 11. The warning was triggered by radar indicated rotation, according to the weather service, and continues until 3:15 p.m. Thank you for joining us.

The Minnesota River has remained in flood stage for nearly two weeks, prompting flood warnings across the region.

The Trump administration faces intense backlash for FEMA’s slow response to the deadly floods in Texas, where a number of people remain missing. Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and former FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell join The Weekend to discuss.