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.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is urging the public to avoid Lakes Travis and LBJ, as captured, due to flood debris, swift currents, and elevated bacteria levels following recent storms. Lake Travis has risen over 21 feet as Central Texas continues to recover from deadly July Fourth weekend flash floods in Kerr County.

In just 48 hours, Canyon Lake jumped nearly 10 feet, climbing from 881.33 feet on Saturday, July 5, to 888.57 feet by Monday, July 7, according to Water Data for Texas. That 7.24-foot rise marks one of the sharpest short-term increases in recent years and reflects the scale of the rainfall event.

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.

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

Devastating floodwaters traveled through Kerrville and surrounding communities this past weekend, eventually making their way into the reservoir known as Canyon Lake.

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.

River authorities have advised that the public avoids Central Texas lakes in the days after the region’s devastating floods.

Recent rainfall brought relief to Central Texas drought, improving conditions and boosting lake levels. AUSTIN, Texas — 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.

One suspect has a violent criminal history including prior charges of murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.