AUSTIN — Nearly a week after the devastating flooding of the Llano River, which not only impacted several cities in the Central Texas Hill Country but also caused Lake Travis in Austin to swell to dangerous levels, Austin Mayor Steve Adler has issued a disaster declaration for the city.
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In the document, Adler cited the severe weather that started on Oct. 16 and subsequent flooding as the root for disaster declarations issued by the State of Texas, Travis County, and now, the City of Austin. Adler said multiple floodgates were opened to filter floodwaters from lakes north of Austin, which caused excessive turbidity or a stark decline in Austin's water clarity at Austin's water treatment plants.
Austin's mayor said the result of the floodwaters into Austin's water system forced the city to order a boil water notice for Austin Water customers. Adler added that floodwater operations are ongoing at Austin's watersheds and could cause "widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life and property, which requires emergency action."
The city said the declaration allows for Austin to ask for reimbursement for expenses related to the weather issues.
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