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Republicans Fuel ‘Fake Floods’ Conspiracy Theory After Texas Tragedy That Claimed Over 100 Lives

After deadly floods in Texas kill at least 89, Rep. Greene and others push weather manipulation claims. Experts and officials push back with scientific facts.

By Divya Verma
Disclaimer: This article contains details of flood and death. Please proceed with caution. Kerr County, Texas, is battling one of the deadliest floods in the state's history. Torrential rain hammered the country on July 2, 2025, and triggered massive destruction and numerous deaths. The Guadalupe River has risen more than 20 feet in less than 2 hours due to almost 12 inches of rainfall across the country. The water and flood conditions have overwhelmed the communities. https://youtu.be/LA6KNR099p0?si=mYmnYs9L6qGLshEK The rainfall and flood came without any warning, which caused the maximum damage and death, including the death of dozens of kids who were attending Camp Mystic. Harrowing search and rescue operations were conducted by emergency responders. Survivors were pulled from submerged vehicles and swollen waterways. Flood and debris left hundreds displaced and a community in mourning. With the tragedy came conspiracy theories. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who earlier blamed Jewish communities for space lasers, has now proposed new legislation. This time, she is targeting weather modification. She has called for the criminalization of cloud seeding and other geoengineering practices. She has also been suggesting that such methods may have contributed to the catastrophic floods. Greene has described weather modification as a "deadly experiment." She has insinuated that artificial interference with nature and weather is the cause of the disaster that struck Texas. Georgia congressional candidate Kandiss Taylor has joined hands with Ms. Greene and released a video claiming the Texas floods were "fake weather" and that it was caused by deliberate cloud seeding. She also declared, "If fake weather causes real tragedy, that's murder," therefore pushing a conspiracy theory that weather modification programs are responsible for engineered disasters. As usual, both have offered no evidence in support of their claims. Taylor's statements sparked widespread online debate. People are calling her out for causing fear and confusion during an already traumatic time. Scientists have come forwards and were quick to debunk the misinformation. Meteorologists emphasized that cloud seeding is a limited technique. It is rarely used, and when it is, it is to slightly increase rainfall in already moist clouds. It can cause no more than a 20% boost. It cannot generate severe storms or extreme flooding. Especially not on the scale witnessed in Kerr County. The Texas Weather Modification Board has confirmed that seeding operations conducted on July 2 were completed long before the storms began.These process couldn't have affected the Kerrville area. Broadcast meteorologist Travis Herzog also noted, "Cloud seeding cannot create a storm of this magnitude. It cannot even create a single cloud." It is the consensus among experts that the floods were driven by a rare phenomenon of confluence of nature and were not due to any manipulation. Texas Senator Ted Cruz also chimed in and has responded to the growing conspiracy chatter. He has firmly rejected the claims as unfounded. He urged fellow politicians and the public to avoid spreading misinformation. He has said that this is the time to help those who need it. "Let's focus on recovery and support for victims, not internet-fueled speculation," Cruz said. As floodwaters receded, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice warned of rising tensions and exploitation. Families mourning lost loved ones have reported harassment from conspiracy theorists and opportunistic scammers posing as relief agents. Community leaders stressed the need for compassion, clarity, and protection from digital harassment. The tragedy has also exposed gaps in the region's emergency alert infrastructure. Kerr County lacks advanced flood warning systems, and calls for improved disaster preparedness are mounting. In the wake of a natural disaster, conspiracy theories threaten to derail recovery efforts, adding confusion and fear to an already devastated community. Experts insist the focus must remain on science, safety, and support for victims, not sensationalist speculation.

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