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.

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

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