DHS Publicly Shreds Media’s ‘Deliberate Lies’ About Texas Flood Warnings [WATCH]

As the death toll continues to climb following the devastating floods that struck central Texas over the weekend, officials from the Trump administration are pushing back on what they describe as false claims from members of the media and political opponents seeking to assign blame.

In the aftermath of the unprecedented flash flooding, which has left dozens dead and more still missing, several commentators and politicians began circulating the claim that the disaster was worsened by budget cuts to weather-related agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Among the targets of blame were the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with critics alleging that funding reductions led to delayed or inadequate warnings ahead of the storm.

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However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a series of responses on Sunday rejecting those claims and laying out the timeline of warnings and alerts issued in the days leading up to the flooding event.

The DHS characterized the accusations as misinformation and defended the performance of federal agencies during the crisis.

In a statement posted online, DHS wrote, “The National Weather Service executed timely, precise forecasting and warnings, despite unprecedented rainfall overwhelming the region.”

The mainstream media is deliberately lying about the events leading up to the catastrophic flooding in Texas.

The National Weather Service executed timely, precise forecasting and warnings, despite unprecedented rainfall overwhelming the region.

Here is the timeline of NWS’s…

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 6, 2025

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The department included a detailed breakdown of actions taken by the NWS prior to and during the storm.

According to the DHS timeline, the NWS began issuing Flood Watch alerts as early as Thursday morning, more than 12 hours before the heavy rains began.

Morning, July 3rd: National Water Center issues Flood Hazard Outlook, identifying flash flood potential for Kerrville and surrounding areas.

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 6, 2025

Flash Flood Warnings were issued with more than three hours of lead time, with updates escalating as the storm intensified and rainfall exceeded expected levels.

6:10 PM, July 3rd: Weather Prediction Center issues first of three Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions, warning of excessive rainfall and flash flood potential.

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 6, 2025

“The National Weather Service provided over 12 hours of advance notice via the Flood Watch and over 3 hours of lead time for Flash Flood Warnings,” the department stated. “These alerts were escalated appropriately as the storm intensified.”

The National Weather Service provided over 12 hours of advance notice via the Flood Watch and over 3 hours of lead time for Flash Flood Warnings, with escalated alerts as the storm intensified.

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 6, 2025

The online thread posted by DHS included a dozen follow-up entries citing examples of forecasts, alerts, and outreach conducted in coordination with state and local emergency management.

In response to the political commentary surrounding the flood response, Utah Senator Mike Lee also weighed in.

In a statement, Lee criticized the media’s rush to assign blame, saying it detracted from the efforts of first responders and agencies working around the clock to save lives.

They’re not journalists

They’re activists

Americans know this—now more than ever https://t.co/DGYn2Wr7KZ

— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) July 7, 2025

Investigations into the flooding are expected to continue as the state and federal governments assess the scale of the damage.

Meanwhile, hundreds of rescue personnel remain deployed across affected counties, and weather officials warn that more rainfall could still pose risks in the days ahead.

Despite calls for accountability and review, DHS maintains that the forecasting and warning systems functioned as intended, and that the focus now should be on rescue and recovery efforts, rather than political narratives.

As cleanup and search operations continue, state and federal agencies are urging residents to monitor weather alerts and heed instructions from emergency personnel.

The Trump administration has pledged continued support for Texas communities impacted by the flood disaster.

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