The threats come amid public scrutiny over whether more could have been done ahead of the July 4 storm, which has claimed at least 132 lives.

US President Donald Trump flew to Texas Friday as questions swirled over the authorities' response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children. FEMA began its response to the Texas flash floods over the weekend after Trump signed a major disaster declaration to release federal resources.

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

As Trump visits flood victims in Texas, know that the National Weather Service may be a federal agency, but saving lives depends on local resources.

Local officials have insisted that no one saw the flood potential coming and have defended their actions.

Local officials have insisted that no one saw the flood potential coming and have defended their actions.