AUSTIN, Texas — We've had quite a wet month across Central Texas. This was somewhat to be expected, as May is typically our wettest month on average.
However, what some did not expect was for many areas to get to their averages during the first half of May.
While Camp Mabry has not reached its monthly average of 5.04 inches, the site has recorded a little more than half an inch shy of that, at 4.48 inches.
With that, it's important to note the impact this heavier rainfall has had on our drought situation.
Most notably, the northern Hill Country is no longer in any level of drought for the first time since December 7, 2021. A week ago, much of that area was in the "abnormally dry" category. As a result, Lake Buchanan is out of drought, which could be huge for it going forward as runoff into it can help fill the lake, which is at 69% full as of Thursday.
However, there are still areas that need sufficient rainfall to get out of their deep droughts, especially southern Gillespie County, which still has areas in the "extreme" level of drought.
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And while Blanco County is out of the second-highest drought category, many areas still have the "severe" level of drought, so there's progress to be made.
In all, the northern Hill Country being dropped from drought categories is part of a 2% decrease in drought areas statewide – a good sign of an ending drought in the Lone Star State.
Another bit of good news is that Lake Travis is down to the "abnormally dry" category. But many areas within its watershed, mainly in the southern Hill Country, are still in higher drought levels.
Lake Travis is sitting at 40% as of Thursday, but with sufficient rain this summer, we could see a desperately needed lake level rise at Lake Travis.
Stick with KVUE as we continue to track our drought progress this summer.
In the meantime, your seven-day forecast, which has a few rain chances, is below.
