LCRA has updated the Flood Operations Report located here:
https://hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus
Last Update: Jul 7 2025 11:25AM
LCRA plans to open floodgates at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam shortly after noon today (Monday, July 7) to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River. The runoff will flow from Lake LBJ into Lake Marble Falls and then into Lake Travis. Flows downstream will be fast and water levels will be higher than usual downstream of the dams. Please take action to protect people and property that may be affected.
Heavy rainfall in the Hill County has led to a rise on many tributaries and the mainstem of the Llano River. Rain is continuing to fall, and conditions can change rapidly.
LCRA strongly advises people to stay out of the Highland Lakes for the next few days to avoid flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase after a flood event. See the July 6 news release.
See the Hydromet for the latest real-time data on rainfall, streamflow and lake levels.
When flash flooding occurs, avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, don’t drive into flooded roadways. Remember “Turn around, don’t drown.”
Unscheduled releases from the Highland Lakes dams may occur suddenly and unexpectedly at any time due to emergency hydroelectric generation or other reasons. The public should exercise caution and avoid being in the water near the dams at all times.
Shantelle Dunn Brannon
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Lower Colorado River Authority
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