In this emotional and informative episode of the Carolina Weather Group, we examine the devastating flash flooding disasters that unfolded in early July 2025 in both Texas and the Carolinas.
With over 100 confirmed fatalities in Texas and more than 150 missing, meteorologists and scientists recount the harrowing moments and explain how a stalled storm system overwhelmed Kerrville and surrounding areas.
We also discuss Tropical Storm Chantal’s impact on the Carolinas, where unprecedented rainfall led to a 1-in-1,000-year flooding event.
This conversation unpacks the science behind the flooding, the role of climate change, and the urgent need for improved flood response systems.
Our guests:
Troy Kimmel, a meteorologist in Austin, Texas with experience in emergency response. He's also a panelist on the WeatherBrains podcast.
Dr. Kristina Dahl, Climate Central’s Vice President for Science
Jordan McLeod, our former panelist, formerly of the Southeast Regional Climate Center
📌 Topics include:
Why Texas Hill Country is prone to deadly flooding
How climate change is fueling more intense and inland rain events
Emotional stories from first responders and weather professionals
The future of flood mitigation and disaster preparedness
🛰 Stay informed. Stay safe.
🔗 Full resources and graphics: climatecentral.org
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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
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