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The sudden rise in water levels comes as the popular Texas reservoir near Austin has battled years of drought. Prior to the onslaught of rain, the lake was only 43 percent full, according to Water Data for Texas. Now, the lake is 65 percent full.
Recent heavy rainfall has led to notable improvements in drought conditions across the region, not only easing the grip of drought but also providing a welcome boost to local lake levels. According to the latest data,
Austin's Lady Bird Lake continues to yield bodies of predominantly male victims, raising questions about serial killer theories while officials maintain the deaths have been accidental.
Devastating floodwaters traveled through Kerrville and surrounding communities this past weekend, eventually making their way into the reservoir known as Canyon Lake.
River authorities have advised that the public avoids Central Texas lakes in the days after the region’s devastating floods.
Canyon Lake’s surface elevation has risen by more than 11 feet since the July 4 floods, resulting in the highest lake levels in almost two years.
Marble Falls, Texas is one of the top 10 sunniest lakeside destinations in the US, according to a new report, with an average of 242.54 watts per square meter of direct sunlight.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports Canyon Lake's water capacity has increased to 63%, up from 43% just a week ago.
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