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Currents LCRA.org June 29, 2007

Special flood issue

 
Heavy Rains Flooding Major Floods
Mansfield Dam June 27 Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis Christmas flood of 1991
Hill Country Devastation
Learn what you need to know about this week's record rainfall in Marble Falls

Aerial Flood Videos
Get a bird’s-eye view of recent flood events that have wreaked havoc on parts of Texas.

Historical Floods
More than 80 floods have been recorded in the lower Colorado River basin since the 1800s.

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Debris washed into Lake Travis makes boating treacherous
Debris forces closure of Lake Travis at least through July 4;
Parks to remain open with limited water access

All of LCRA’s parks along the Highland Lakes and lower Colorado River are open for camping, hiking and other land-based recreation. Check LCRA's Web site, LCRA.org, before you head out.
 


Real-time lake level graphic

Get live flood data -- online, any time
Learn how to get real-time information on rainfall, lake levels and river conditions in the lower Colorado River basin. LCRA Meteorologist Bob Rose shows you where to find it on LCRA’s Web site.
 

Flooded roadways
Flood photo gallery
Images of the flood’s impact on communities in the lower Colorado River basin.
 

Floodgate opperater at Tom Miller Dam opens gates

Sign up for floodgate notices

If you live, own property or operate a business downstream from Buchanan, Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Mansfied or Tom Miller dams, you can subscribe to the LCRA’s Floodgate Operations Notification Service (FONS). It notifies people of anticipated floodgate operations.
Sign up now .

 

 

   
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Turn Around, Don't Drown
Don’t drive through low-water crossings covered with water – as little as 2 inches of swift-moving water can sweep you and your car off the road and into danger.