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No, cloud seeding did not cause the catastrophic July 2025 Texas floods. Scientific evidence and meteorological investigations confirm that weather modification technology lacks the capacity to generate storms of this magnitude. The flooding resulted from natural weather patterns involving remnants of Tropical Storm Barry colliding with tropical moisture from the Pacific, which created prolonged, intense thunderstorms over Central Texas.
### Scientific Consensus on Cloud Seeding
Experts uniformly dismiss cloud seeding as a factor:
– ; it only enhances existing cloud precipitation by up to 20%, with most effects being far weaker.
– during the flood period. Meteorologists confirmed no cloud seeding occurred in Texas on July 2–3, 2025.
– to engineer. The system covered hundreds of miles and drew moisture from oceanic and atmospheric sources unrelated to human intervention.
### Actual Causes of the Floods
The disaster stemmed from:
1. : Remnants of Tropical Storm Barry combined with Pacific moisture, trapping thunderstorms over Central Texas for days.
2. : Some areas received over 15 inches (380 mm) in 24 hours, overwhelming river basins like the Guadalupe.
3. : The Texas Hill Country’s steep valleys accelerated flash flooding, particularly in Kerr County.
### Debunking Misinformation
Conspiracy theories falsely linking cloud seeding to the floods spread widely on social media, amplified by figures like Jorie Greene and Mike Flynn. These claims ignore critical facts:
– Cloud seeding is typically used in for marginal rainfall increases (e.g., desert agriculture), not flood-prone areas.
– , the company accused, had no active projects in Texas at the time.
### Broader Climate Context
Climate scientists note that while Texas may experience drier averages long-term, due to atmospheric warming. This flood exemplifies how climate change escalates disaster risks.
In summary, the floods were a natural tragedy exacerbated by topography and climate shifts—not human technology. Authorities continue investigating infrastructure and warning-system improvements to mitigate future risks.
