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A cloud seeding startup did not cause Texas floods

False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"

Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.

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As cloud seeding misinformation spreads in wake of Texas floods, what's its status in Minnesota?

Cloud-seeding was blamed for a devastating flash flood in South Dakota in 1972, though a scientific review determined the flood was "caused by meteorological conditions beyond the control of man."

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Texas cloud seeding operation triggers conspiratorial outrage after deadly floods

Conspiracy theories about weather modification programs are surging online amid a torrent of misinformation following tragic flash floods that struck the US state of Texas on July 4, 2025, with posts across platforms claiming a local cloud seeding operation triggered the rainstorms.

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Misinformation is already a problem during natural disasters in Texas. AI chatbots aren't helping

AI chatbots can sometimes offer straightforward but inaccurate answers, adding confusion to online chatter already filled ...

Widespread video compilations misrepresent old visuals as Texas flood scenes

Social media is littered with misrepresented visuals said to show the deadly floodwaters that swept through Texas, in the ...

'A lot of misinformation' | Texas Agriculture commissioner debunks weather modification claims in wake of deadly Hill Country floods

"Let's put an end to the conspiracy theories and stop blaming others," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a ...

How to Spot Weather Misinformation

Conspiracy theories tend to thrive in the wake of natural disasters like the Texas floods. Here's what to look out for.

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Caitlin Clark offered to pay Texas flood victims' funeral expenses?

Users claimed the WNBA star and her team, the Indiana Fever, donated millions of dollars to support victims of the July 2025 ...

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Did cloud seeding cause Texas floods? Misinformation spreads as severe ...

In the aftermath of the Texas Hill Country flooding, as well as floods in New Mexico and North Carolina, misinformation about cloud speeding is surging.

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Partisan blame game after Texas flood is ugly. How low will Democrats go? | Opinion

As President Donald Trump visits Texas and as recovery of victims continues, I hope Democrats will hit pause on their ...

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