Flooding Devastates Carville, Texas
On July 4th, Carville, Texas, experienced severe flooding along the Guadalupe River, with water levels rising an incredible 26 feet in just 45 minutes. This tragedy has resulted in over 100 fatalities, with many victims being children, and unfortunately, that number is expected to climb further.
Central Texas is known for flooding, and while such events are not uncommon, the intensity of this particular flood is unprecedented. Some residents are beginning to question whether this was simply a natural disaster. There’s a growing theory suggesting that recent weather manipulation technology might be to blame. Specifically, it involves a practice called cloud seeding, which introduces chemicals into the atmosphere to encourage rain.
One of the central figures in this controversy is Augustus Doricko, the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a U.S.-based company that specializes in cloud seeding. He has faced direct accusations regarding the Texas flooding, especially after it was revealed that his company had conducted cloud seeding just two days prior to the heavy rainfall.
On his program, Glenn Beck invited Doricko to discuss the allegations. “So explain what Cloudseed is doing and how you are not responsible for the floods,” Glenn asked during the interview.
While cloud seeding may sound modern, Doricko pointed out that this method has been in practice since the 1940s. It was originally developed to help increase water supply for agriculture, ecosystem preservation, and various other industries.
Cloud seeding works by enhancing the moisture content in clouds before releasing fine particles, particularly silver iodide, which helps the droplets grow large enough to fall as precipitation. Doricko noted that it could potentially generate millions of gallons of rain over vast areas in just a few hours. “The remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, for instance, produced significant rainfall,” he explained.
Doricko faced scrutiny because the clouds seeded by his team on July 2nd appeared to intensify right before the rains hit. “We used about 70 grams of silver iodide in two small clouds,” he clarified. However, he claimed these clouds dissipated within two hours, and he insisted that they could not influence the atmosphere when the flooding occurred.
Furthermore, Rainmaker had already halted its cloud seeding operations in accordance with Texas regulations, even before the National Weather Service issued flood warnings.
“At Rainmaker, we genuinely believe we’re stewards of this world. Our goal is to minimize harm while maximizing benefits,” Doricko shared with Glenn, mentioning his own conversion to Christianity at age 20 and his baptism in Dallas.
He acknowledged the need for caution to limit potential disasters but voiced concerns about completely banning such technology. He warned that this could adversely affect farmers’ water access and, importantly, create a gap between the U.S. and countries like China, which invests heavily in such weather technologies.
“Last year alone, the U.S. budgeted around $2.4 million for cloud seeding research, while China allocates $1.4 billion annually,” Doricko highlighted. “They have an enormous workforce dedicated to weather correction, including universities offering degrees in this field.”
Doricko expressed concern about the implications of a technology ban, stating that it would hinder the U.S.’s capability to monitor weather manipulation practices—particularly those being conducted by other countries.
While Doricko understands the reservations surrounding weather manipulation, he believes that cloud seeding is fundamentally different from more radical geoengineering methods. He explained that cloud seeding focuses on enhancing natural weather patterns rather than aiming to drastically alter global climates.
Yet Glenn Beck remains skeptical. He wondered whether last year’s double hurricanes impacting Florida and North Carolina might have some link to cloud seeding efforts. “I never thought I’d believe that, but can you confirm this?” he probed.
“No. I can’t say that,” Doricko responded. However, he does advocate for exploring technological advancements that might help manage severe weather events like hurricanes in the future. “I think it’s our responsibility to engage with the world God has given us,” he added thoughtfully.
For more insights from Glenn Beck, tune into the full segment.
