Potent, slow-moving storms over central Texas have begun to trigger flooding in areas already hard-hit by the state. Forecasters with the National Weather Service extended some riverside flood watches and warnings, with some advisories lasting through Thursday.

The Trump administration and its predecessors will face scrutiny over the disaster that has killed more than 100 people.

The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.