President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are surveying the devastation wrought by flash flooding in Central Texas.

As of Friday, the Central Texas flooding has claimed the lives of 18 Houston-area residents, including a family of three.

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced ...