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LCRA expects to close all floodgates today
The Lower Colorado River Authority says they expect to close all floodgates today after recent heavy rains and flooding.On Monday, the LCRA opened the floodgate ...
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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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 ...
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.
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LCRA crews will replace Wirtz Dam floodgates at Lake LBJ
While the LCRA was still securing federal funding to resume construction of Buchanan Dam in 1935, a June flood that struck the lower Colorado River basin also swept through downtown Austin. More ...