Recent devastating floods in Texas have underscored the deadly risks associated with extreme weather, with scientists warning that such events will likely become more frequent as the planet continues to warm. The flooding has raised critical questions about the limitations of disaster forecasting in the context of the climate crisis. As climate change drives intense rainfall patterns, experts are concerned about the implications for other regions, including California, which may be at risk of similar natural disasters. A poll reveals that American public fears regarding the rise of extreme weather events, including floods and hurricanes, are on the rise. Studies suggest that global warming is intensifying rainstorms across North America, leading to catastrophic flooding episodes like those seen recently in Texas.