Texas Governor Ted Cruz grilled over flood alert response time amid reported delays during the deadly flooding across the state.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

"The agony that Texas is feeling right now…there aren't words to describe," Cruz told CBS News Texas on Monday.

Sen. Ted Cruz rejected weather modification claims, saying there's "zero evidence" and calling such theories "crazy" following the flooding in Texas.

The National Weather Service issued several forecasts Tuesday through Thursday morning, warning of the risk of flash flooding.

State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.

Texas’ junior senator was visiting Greece Friday when the Texas flood turned deadly. Cruz, who did not return until Sunday night, communicated with officials from Athens.

In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as questions surface over the agency’s forecast timing, urgency and