# Flood Warnings Tested After Texas Storms | Roanoke News

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Published: 2026-07-18T11:37:31+00:00
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After last year’s deadly Texas floods, officials vowed sweeping upgrades—this year, new sirens blared, alerts pinged phones, and emergency response surged. Yet two more lives were lost, hundreds rescued, as rural “Flash Flood Alley” still struggles with reach and timing. While improved systems and private tech helped, gaps remain—some areas missed critical warnings. But with new sirens funded by last year’s legislation and private companies stepping in, officials say this year’s response proved the lessons learned are saving lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9d14fe4df336be3

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