Lower Colorado River Authority

Rain moved through the region this past week, with some areas picking up over 5 inches! Visit the Hydromet to see where it fell and find totals near you - plus real-time data on rainfall, streamflow, and lake levels: hydromet.lcra.org

As rainfall and potential flooding approach, we will be closely monitoring the Highland Lakes for storm runoff and any necessary dam operations. Read the full weather update from @BobRoseTX here: lcra.org/weather

After last summer’s devastating floods, the Lower Colorado River Authority has launched a new flood information page aimed at helping track flood conditions on the Highland Lakes in real time. cbsaustin.com/news/local/new…

When flood conditions are changing fast, you need information faster. LCRA's new flood hub puts real-time lake levels, dam operations and emergency alerts in one mobile-friendly place - built for Central Texas and designed for emergencies. Visit now: lcra.org/flood

The Extreme Cold Warning for the entire region has been extended until mid-morning Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to slowly warm this week before another arctic front arrives on Friday. Read the full weather update from @BobRoseTX here: lcra.org/weather

A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the Hill Country and Central Texas regions Friday - Sunday. There will be increasing chances for freezing rain and ice accumulation. Read the full weather update from @BobRoseTX here: lcra.org/weather

🌧️ UPDATE: Rain continues across portions of the Highland Lakes watershed, with more on the way for the Hill Country and Central Texas over the next few days. The ground is saturated, which means flash flooding is possible in some areas. hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus

Heavy rain fell over the San Saba River today. Our team is monitoring inflows heading toward Lake Buchanan. Stay updated via our Flood Operations Report: hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus

LCRA is closely monitoring the potential for rain and flooding over the next couple of days. Follow the Hydromet for the latest real-time data on rainfall, streamflow and lake levels: hydromet.lcra.org

As of 1 p.m. today (10/7), the trails are temporarily closed at #McKinneyRoughs Nature Park due to a wildfire in the area. The Pope Bend Trailhead also is temporarily closed.

UPDATE: The floodgate testing at Mansfield Dam has concluded.

LCRA will briefly open 2 floodgates at Mansfield Dam Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing dam rehab project. A siren will sound before each opening. About 56 acre-feet of water will be released per gate, counting towards our regular daily releases to downstream customers.

LCRA Board and committee meetings will take place at the LCRA Dalchau Service Center on September 24. Review the meeting materials here: bit.ly/3Z3ib9p

Rain is falling across parts of the basin and we're watching conditions closely. Make sure you're signed up for Highland Lakes floodgate notifications to stay informed: lcra.org/FONS

Our new Timmerman Power Plant Unit 1 is officially online and ready to help power up Texas when it's needed most.

Thank you @LCRA and John Hofmann for the amazing tour. It was great learning about the history and operations of Mansfield Dam including the flood control component.

LCRA Board and committee meetings will take place at the LCRA General Office Complex on August 19 and 20. Review the meeting materials here: bit.ly/3Z3ib9p

Fast-filling reservoirs upriver did more than replenish water supplies, they also stopped more devastating flooding in Austin. l8r.it/kAFZ

UPDATE: Floodgate operations at dams on the Highland Lakes have ended. All floodgates are closed. More info: hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus

Floodgates at all dams along the Highland Lakes are now closed. Water continues to flow over the spillway at Inks Dam, which does not have any floodgates. LCRA expects to conclude flood operations at the dams today (7/16).