After the Flood: Finding Hope in the Aftermath
Emily discusses the July flash flooding in Texas with Dr. Kim Klockow McClain - NOAA meteorologist, social scientist, and mother - to learn how we can prevent future disasters and heal as a community.
July 22, 2025
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After the Flood: Finding Hope in the Aftermath
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Summary
On July 4th, 2024, flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country claimed multiple lives, including children, leaving a nation searching for answers. In this essential episode, host Emily Gracey talks with Dr. Kim Klockow McClain - NOAA meteorologist, social scientist, and mother - about how we move forward from tragedy.
Dr. McClain explains why flash flood warnings are more complex than they appear, addresses the conspiracy theories that emerge after disasters, and offers hope for better science, communication, and community healing. This conversation focuses on learning from loss and building resilience in an era of extreme weather.
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