City of Horseshoe Bay Alerts

Horseshoe Bay: Incoming Rains May Cause Flooding Over the Next Several Days

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: FLOOD WATCH
LAKE LBJ WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

Heavy rainfall with potential flooding of local waterways and the Highland Lakes is expected over the next several days. Two significant rounds of rain are expected; one late tonight (Wednesday, September 30) into Thursday morning (October 1), and a second Thursday night into Friday morning (October 2). Rainfall amounts for our area are predicted to be four to five inches, with pockets of up to eight inches.

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) River Management Team is monitoring local lake levels. With heavy rain in the forecast, now is a good time to sign up for LCRA's Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS) in the event floodgate operations may be needed. Receive a notification by text, email or phone call by signing up at lcra.org/FONS.

However, flood events are not completely predictable. Residents along the lake's water edge, lake banks, and connected tributary creeks may experience water levels that exceed the banks and cause localized flooding.

Recommended Actions

  • Secure or remove any loose items near the water's edge — furniture, watercraft, dock equipment, coolers, tools, and similar property — to limit damage and reduce the chance of items being swept away by unpredictable rises in flood water.

  • Monitor LCRA's Flood Status page for up-to-date information on this event at www.hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus.

  • Stay clear of the water. Hazards over the coming week may include flooding, floating and submerged debris, and elevated bacteria levels in flood water.

  • If a local roadway is underwater, turn around — don't drown. Never drive or walk through flooded roadways. Do not put yourself or others at risk. Do not cross road barricades.

The City of Horseshoe Bay will monitor this weather event and will issue emergency notifications if conditions warrant a warning of impending danger. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1. For non-emergency city information, contact Horseshoe Bay City Center at 830.598.8741.

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