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05/28/2026
One year can make a big difference.
Compared to this time last year, water levels in lakes Buchanan and Travis - the Highland Lakes’ two water supply reservoirs - are significantly higher following major inflows and runoff into the lake system over the past year.
Lake Buchanan is up more than 20 feet.
Lake Travis is up more than 32 feet.
While conditions have improved, lake levels can change quickly depending on rainfall, runoff and water use. That’s why we continue to encourage Texans to use water wisely year-round.
Levels shown are from May 28, 2025 compared to May 28, 2026.
What’s happening behind the scenes at LCRA during a flood? 🤔
During flood events, teams across LCRA are monitoring data, running flood models, taking field measurements and coordinating with partners across the region.
Shauna LaFrance explains.
Correction: The date shown in the video should be 5/26. Sorry y’all - it was a long night for our crews and communications team alike.
Just before midnight, crews across the Highland Lakes were already monitoring conditions as storms moved through the region.
At 11:24 PM, LCRA’s River Operations team opened a floodgate at Starcke Dam to safely move water downstream into Lake Travis.
These are the moments our Dam & Hydro crews train for.
We are continuing to monitor conditions across the basin as additional storms remain possible this week.
Real-time updates: lcra.org/flood
UPDATE: Floodgate operations at Starcke Dam have concluded.
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One floodgate at Starcke Dam was opened overnight and remains open as of 7:45 AM Wednesday 5/27.
The water is being moved into Lake Travis for storage.
Additional flows are also moving through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes. More info: www.lcra.org/flood
05/27/2026
UPDATE (May 27, 8:03 AM): Floodgate operations at Starcke Dam have concluded.
Additional flows are moving through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes.
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LCRA has opened a floodgate at Starcke Dam to pass storm runoff downstream. Please take action to protect people and property that may be affected.
More info: www.lcra.org/flood
05/26/2026
We had some good rain across the region last week, with some areas seeing over 5 inches! 🌧️
If you got rain, your sprinklers can take the week off. See just how much fell in your area at the Hydromet: hydromet.lcra.org
05/22/2026
We are currently releasing storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes but are not planning to open floodgates at this time. Conditions could change quickly, so stay alert and be ready to act if needed.
More info: www.lcra.org/flood
05/21/2026
LCRA is monitoring conditions as rain and potential flooding move across the region. We are actively tracking Highland Lakes inflows and are prepared to respond as needed.
Real-time data: http://hydromet.lcra.org
05/21/2026
Texas keeps growing. LCRA's largest investment plan ever is built to keep up - $1.8 billion in capital investments for power, water and broadband in FY 2027.
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Perfect lake day one minute. Wind, waves and changing conditions the next. 😅
Before heading out on the water, check the weather and be prepared for conditions to change quickly. Wear your lifejacket, use your kill switch safety lanyard and make your game plan before you go.
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