AUSTIN, Texas — Lake levels have risen again due to the recent rain and multiple floodgates being opened west of Austin, with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) saying that Lake Travis alone has risen more than six feet within a single week.
As of Thursday, Lake Travis was 47% full.
“It’s not a drought-breaker type of event, but it’s a welcome relief," John Hofmann, LCRA’s executive vice president of Water, said.
Hofmann wants to remind boaters to now be aware of debris in the water.
“Anytime you have a flood event, boaters especially need to take special care," Hoffman said.
Dylan Copeland has been a boat captain for four years on Lake Travis and said he is excited about the recent rains.
"[It's] good anytime you see the lake levels go up ... its a plus," Copeland said.
But he said that he has noticed more in debris in the water.
“There are bunch of medium logs that are floating subsurface in the middle of the channel a lot the coves even," Copeland said. "While you are driving, be aware of where you are driving because of those can mess up your props.”
As for lake levels, Copeland said while it’s nowhere near the levels he saw a few years ago, when water reached the tree lines, the recent rain is a good start.
"It’s good for everybody," Copeland said.