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Floodgate operations underway at LCRA dams after heavy downpours Sunday morning
The floodgates are expected to open sometime early Monday afternoon, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
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Lower Colorado River Authority opens Buchanan Dam floodgates for first time since 2019
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened four floodgates at Buchanan Dam Monday afternoon to release storm runoff as the Highland Lakes system manages flooding from July rains. The floodgate ...
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LIVE UPDATES | Flood watch issued for much of Central Texas
TEXAS - A Flood Watch has been issued for several Central Texas counties until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15. The National ...
WATCH: LCRA opens Buchanan Dam floodgates
The LCRA is once again opening floodgates after all the rain. Lake Buchanan was near full capacity on Monday. How much Trump's 'big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs in every U.S. state ...
Lake Travis rises more than 17 feet in two days after Hill Country flooding
The LCRA also was conducting flood operations Saturday, as the agency sought to manage water levels on the Highland Lakes ...
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Flood response could improve after $51 million in upgrades to Buchanan Dam
The Lower Colorado River Authority just wrapped up a $51 million upgrade to the gates of the dam that hold the water in place, or release water in the event of flooding rains.