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Us. >> were talking about unprecedented events. something that specifically speaking would happen likely once in every 500 years. that puts it in perspective. ill show you rainfall totals in just one moment. heres some of the footage coming out of the region. remember, it is still night time in this part of the world pop so were only going to see the real effects of the catastrophic funding thats taking place as we speak for nor chester county and the charleston region. obama signed a disaster d...

Intersection, evacuations of people from their homes due to heavy flding and rising waters after other families were evacuated last night nearby, as well. in the last three days, though, south carolina has received more rain than it normally does in the entire season. with that much rain, it is not just flooding this officials are worried about now. theres a higher risk of roadways to be washed out as well as landslides both on the coast as well as inland, as well. this afternoon, president obam...

Intersection, evacuations of people from their homes due to heavy flding and rising waters after other families were evacuated last night nearby, as well. in the last three days, though, south carolina has received more rain than it normally does in the entire season. with that much rain, it is not just flooding this officials are worried about now. theres a higher risk of roadways to be washed out as well as landslides both on the coast as well as inland, as well. this afternoon, president obam...

Supply pump. >> we have state approval to fill our reservoirs from our alternatives to higher level to assure that we have stock of water for, for our citizens. >> reporter: new mexico governor susana martinez says her state is planning legal action against the epa. on "americas newsroom" she expressed her frustration to bill hemmer. >> it is very dangerous. we are not aware of all of the toxins that are in the river. the epa has not been communicating and has not been forthcoming with the state...

Further notice. the storms blamed so far for 26 deaths in the state and as many as 11 people remain missing. late friday president obama signed a disaster declaration to give the state federal aid for relief efforts. will carr is live with the latest in dallas. what kind of weather have you had today? >> reporter: well good evening. its sunny out right now. but the national weather service says the trinity river should crest tomorrow. but its plenty swollen right now. take a look. it has cut off...

. all right. time, 24 minutes after the hour. lets take a look at other stories developing this morning. president obama has signed a disaster declaration for texas after severe flooding this week. >> the white house says it will also send aid to the devastated region where 22 people have died from the severe weather. and it seems more storms in the forecast, unfortunately, over the coming days. with the possibility of heavy rain and flash flooding across the south. so well have a live report ...

Because inaction has consequences. >> weve seen the consequences in mosul and ramadi and tikrit and other places as well. appreciate your time. >> always a pleasure being here. >> good talking to you. this is an extreme weather alert. president obama signing a disaster declaration for texas as severe storms soak the lone star state. the torrential rain and flooding killing dozens and even more wet weather is in the forecast. will carr is live from dallas. will? >> reporter: hi, elizabeth. this...

Wearing crosses, people here wearing niqabs to say their in solidarity with the mosque. >> well stand by. and other breaking news. the governor of texas has asked the president for a disaster declaration after a week of massive flooding. near houston they have called for mandatory evacuations. in dallas the interstate was shut down after the storms dumped 7 inches of rain and scores of people had to be rescued and 19 lives have been claimed in texas and the governor has declared a state of disas...

President obama issued disaster declarations for several counties. its sunny here supposed to be sunny for the next couple days but down south, one of the counties that had the disaster declaration is harris county. one representative i spoke to said they are a resilient bunch but will take all the help that they can get. >> 11 people are still missing. how is the search going? >> reporter: thats right. as the number of missing has gone down over the past couple of days the body count has risen....