Lake Travis water levels: Wirtz and Stark dams open floodgates, rain in Pedernales causes high alert; video

parts of western and central areas Texas Large amounts of rain have accumulated in Lake Travis in Travis County starting Thursday afternoon, increasing the risk of flooding.

As of early this morning, the Pedernales River Basin had received a foot of rain since 12 a.m. CDT Thursday. According to CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasko, the river is located highest level since 1979. In X post on Thursday morning. Tomasko claims the situation could escalate into an “intergenerational conflict” flood event. “

According to water data from the Water Bureau website Texas Water Development CommissionAs of Thursday afternoon, Lake Travis was 85% full.

But unrelated to the Pedernales River, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) announced Wednesday afternoon that they will be opening multiple gates at Wirtz Dam and Stark Dam later today. Water released from these two dams flows downstream through Marble Falls Lake and then into Lake Travis. Meteorologists warned that water levels could rise as much as 10 feet in the coming days, posing a significant risk of flooding. “Take immediate action to protect people and property that may be affected,” the LCRA said.

As rain continues in Pedernales and the Colorado River, residents and locals have shared photos of rising water heading toward Lake Travis. Many also shared views of Lake Travis, where water levels also continue to rise.

Here’s video of Pedernales on Thursday afternoon:

This story is being updated.