Lake Travis to Rise Soon?
The latest forecast is calling for fairly significant rain in south and central Texas over the next several days. Below is a map showing the rainfall forecast. If this system does what it is forecast to, the heaviest accumulations will be just to our south. However, the Hill Country could see 2-3 inches. Once the ground becomes saturated, and that shouldn't take much, heavy rain could cause water to rise over some roads at low water crossings. The heaviest rain may come tonight. It can be very difficult to tell how much water is covering a road and low water crossings can appear quickly. So if you are driving Hill Country roads after dark and there has been heavy rain, be careful.
Also, if enough rain falls in the right area, which is west and northwest of Austin, Lake Travis could come up a few feet. If the system hits a bit farther north and west, the lake could see a much more significant rise. People using Lake Travis for recreational purposes, like boating, would love to see the lake come up. People with Lake Travis waterfront homes or homes on the Pedernales River would also love to see Lake Travis rise.
Questions about Lake Travis property? Call Sam at 512-293-2422.