Lower Colorado River Authority

Official news and emergency communications from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Account not monitored 24/7.

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The floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams are now closed.

There are currently no floodgates open at any LCRA dams, but that could change with significant additional rainfall or runoff.

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Floodgates are open at Wirtz and Starcke dams. The floodwater will be moved downstream through the dams into Lake Travis, which has risen more than 2 feet over the last few days and is expected to continue to rise.

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2/2 The floodwater will be moved downstream through the dams into Lake Travis, which has risen more than 2 feet over the last few days and is expected to continue to rise.

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1/2 LCRA expects to re-open floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams Saturday afternoon. LCRA closed the floodgates Friday evening, but overnight rains in the Hill Country require additional floodgate operations today.

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2/2 With additional rain in the forecast, conditions remain dynamic and LCRA may need to open additional floodgates along the Highland Lakes over the weekend.

Sign up for LCRA's Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS): https://t.co/t65ZHgXNs2

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1/2 Floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams are now closed. No floodgate operations are underway at this time, but LCRA continues to release storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes dams.

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Floodgate operations are underway at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream into Lake Travis.

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LCRA has opened a floodgate at Starcke Dam and expects to open a floodgate at Wirtz Dam later this morning to pass floodwaters from the Llano River.

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LCRA expects gate operations to begin Friday morning (Oct. 2) at Wirtz Dam and at Starcke Dam to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream. Flows downstream will be fast and water levels will be higher than usual downstream of the dams.

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We continue to release storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more Highland Lakes dams. No floodgate operations are planned at this time.

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We're releasing storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more Highland Lakes dams. No floodgate operations are planned at this time.

Conditions can change quickly with more rain or higher inflows. We're monitoring closely.
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Heavy rain fell overnight, with up to 6 inches in some areas. More rain is expected in the coming days and flooding is possible. We will be closely monitoring inflows into the Highland Lakes and will be prepared to pass stormwater downstream as needed.

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We're keeping a close eye on the forecast as heavy rain and possible flooding approach later this week.
We're actively monitoring conditions across the basin and are ready to respond if needed. Follow real-time data on rainfall, streamflow and lake levels: https://t.co/byLQAEiyDI

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With heavy rain in the forecast, now is a good time to sign up for LCRA's Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS).

Receive a notification by text, email or phone call: https://t.co/t65ZHgXNs2

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PLANNED LAKE LOWERING ALERT

At @austintexasgov's request, LCRA plans to temporarily lower Lake Austin this fall to give property owners time to repair shoreline structures, dredge boat slips, remove debris and manage nuisance vegetation.

More info: https://t.co/r2Li3oT35R

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Floodgates at Tom Miller Dam are now closed. There are currently no floodgates open at any LCRA dams.

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LCRA expects floodgates at Tom Miller Dam to remain open over the weekend and into next week.

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Floodgates at Mansfield Dam are now closed. Hydrogeneration is still being used to pass floodwaters downstream.

Two floodgates remain open at Tom Miller Dam.

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LCRA has closed one floodgate at Mansfield Dam.

One floodgate at Mansfield Dam and multiple floodgates at Tom Miller Dam will remain open.

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Monday morning summary on floodgate operations:

Floodgate operations at Starcke Dam ended last night.

Buchanan, Wirtz and Starcke dams - hydrogeneration is being used to to pass floodwaters downstream.

Mansfield and Tom Miller dams - floodgates remain open.