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Texas Flood Tragedy Fuels Conspiracy Theories, Threats Emerge

7/11/2025

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Texas Flood Tragedy

A tragic wave of flash floods swept through central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend, claiming over 100 lives, including those of campers. In the aftermath, conspiracy theories erupted, with some blaming cloud seeding. This misinformation, amplified by figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, sparked threats against meteorologists and the cloud seeding company Rainmaker, which firmly denied any connection.

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Texas Officials Deny

Texas officials have firmly denied any involvement in weather modification, dispelling rumors that cloud seeding caused recent devastating floods. Tropical Storm Barry unleashed over a foot of rain in mere hours, wreaking havoc on the region's delicate landscape. Now, the focus shifts to recovery efforts as communities begin to heal from the destruction.

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Texas Flood Tragedy

A tragic wave of flash floods swept through central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend, claiming over 100 lives, including those of campers. In the aftermath, conspiracy theories erupted, with some blaming cloud seeding. This misinformation, amplified by figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, sparked threats against meteorologists and the cloud seeding company Rainmaker, which firmly denied any connection.

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