The LCRA also was conducting flood operations Saturday, as the agency sought to manage water levels on the Highland Lakes ...

The authority says people should avoid the lakes because of flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that ...

Lake Travis has risen more than 15 feet since Friday. LCRA opened two floodgates each at both Wirtz and Starcke dams amid flooding across Central Texas.

The move comes following rounds of rain that hit the Hill Country overnight Thursday and into Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — The ...

The Lower Colorado River Authority issued a statement July 5 encouraging residents to stay off Lake Travis, Lake Lyndon B.

The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates at Wirtz Dam Friday evening and plans to open additional gates at both ...

The Lower Colorado River Authority issued a statement July 5 encouraging residents to stay off Lake Travis, Lake Lyndon B.

LCRA Colorado River Basins (Image Courtesy: LCRA) What will happen to lake levels in the coming months? LCRA releases its lake level projections under various scenarios at the beginning of each month.

LCRA encourages Central Texans to conserve water as lake levels decline Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis are water supply reservoirs that provide water to thousands of people. Combined storage in the ...

Lake Travis water levels were at 642 feet as of this morning, 26 feet below average. If current weather patterns continue, the LCRA predicts it could be up to 30 feet below average by the end of ...

Much of Central Texas’ water supply is stored in lakes Travis and Buchanan, which are now 33 percent full and likely will hit the lowest levels on record later this year. The LCRA board has ...

The LCRA said the lower lake levels will also help with controlling hydrilla and watermilfoil. On Lake Austin, LCRA will drop it 10 feet from Jan. 2, 2017 to Feb. 13, 2017.