Lower Colorado River Authority
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Official news and emergency communications from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Account not monitored 24/7.
Austin, Texas
Joined July 2009
3️⃣ FONS - sign-up to to get alerts (text, email, or call) if flood operations begin:
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2️⃣ LCRA Hydromet - latest real-time data on rainfall, streamflow, lake levels and more:
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1️⃣ Flood Operations Report - updated as conditions on the river change:
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LCRA is closely monitoring conditions due to an increased chance for rain over the next couple of days. We are continuing to pass inflows from rainfall over the past week through hydrogeneration at Wirtz and Starcke dams and into Lake Travis. HELPFUL LINKS👇.
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Late Friday, July 11, Travis County Judge Andy Brown closed Lake Travis to all recreational, commercial and navigational uses other than emergency responders or representatives of state or local agencies that access Lake Travis. More info:
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LCRA is urging people to use extra caution on the Highland Lakes and to avoid being on the lakes at night. Debris and bacteria are still an issue after recent flooding. Read the full news release:
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Floodgate operations at Wirtz and Starcke dams have concluded. Inflows continue to be passed from overnight rainfall through hydroelectric generation. The water will be passed downstream into Lake Travis.
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Floodgate operations have concluded at Wirtz Dam. One floodgate remains open at Starcke Dam and will be closed early this afternoon.
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This morning, one floodgate is open at both Wirtz and Starcke dams to move flood runoff downstream. Flows below the dams are higher and faster than usual. More info:
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UPDATE (10:10 PM): One floodgate is open at both Wirtz and Starcke dams to pass storm runoff downstream. Conditions are dynamic, and it may be necessary to open additional floodgates overnight at Wirtz and Starcke dams. More info:
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Flows below the dams will be higher and faster than usual. Take action to protect people and property that may be affected. More info:
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One floodgate is open at Wirtz Dam to pass storm runoff downstream. LCRA plans to open a floodgate at Starcke Dam later this evening. The water will be passed downstream into Lake Travis.
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Floodgate operations at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam are likely. LCRA is currently passing inflows into Lake LBJ through hydrogeneration. More info:
With heavy rains in the area we are closely monitoring the potential for additional flooding along the Llano. Follow the Hydromet for the latest real-time data on rainfall, streamflow and lake levels:
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With heavy rains in the area we are closely monitoring the potential for additional flooding along the Llano. Follow the Hydromet for the latest real-time data on rainfall, streamflow and lake levels:
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Transmission crews are working to help power up Hunt. Our mobile substation is now in place, allowing us to safely provide reliable power to the area while repairs from flood damage continue.
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There is still A LOT of debris from this weekend's flood. We strongly advise staying off the lakes the next few days to avoid flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase after a flood event. Visit the debris FAQs:
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A great explanation of Flash Flood Alley.
The last week has been a tragic reminder that we all live in the heart of "Flash Flood Alley". Floods here are particularly intense for several reasons. It's been a deadly problem for more than a century and it's the main reason why the Highland Lakes were constructed #txwx
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We are continuing to move storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at Wirtz and Starcke dams and into Lake Travis. Current projections and more info:
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As of 12 PM, Lake Travis has risen more than 21 feet since Friday morning and is projected to rise to 658-659 ft msl in the next few days. Lake Buchanan has risen over 9 feet and is projected to rise to 1,012-1,013 ft msl in the next few days.
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Floodgate operations at Wirtz and Starcke dams have concluded. See the Flood Operations Report for more info:
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