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Flood Threat Continues in Austin as Heavy Rainfall Swells Waterways, Prompting Bans and Warnings

Flood Threat Continues in Austin as Heavy Rainfall Swells Waterways, Prompting Bans and Warnings

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 Austin has been drenched over the past 48 hours with a series of powerful summer storms that brought more than two to four inches of rain to the city, with forecasts calling for at least two more inches by tonight. According to the City of Austin, these recent storms quickly swelled area creeks, rivers, and lakes, creating hazardous conditions and prompting a temporary ban on all waterway use within the city limits through noon on Monday, July 7. This includes recreational favorites like Barton Creek, Bull Creek, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. City officials urge anyone near riverbanks or trails to move to higher ground as flash flooding can develop with little warning and water levels are rising fast.

Data from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport confirms that July has been wetter and stormier than usual, with several measured rain events topping an inch in a day and temperatures swinging between muggy early mornings in the upper 70s and blazing afternoons in the mid-90s. Weather25.com reports that even though there are typically four rainy days in July, the past two days alone delivered a large share of the average monthly rainfall, which stands around 78 millimeters or more than three inches.

Last night, local wind speeds stayed generally light, but cloud cover and humidity stayed high, with the most recent observation at the airport noting mostly cloudy skies and a warm 78 degrees near midnight. No storms were reported overnight, but crews remain on alert for rapidly changing conditions and the possibility of more severe weather into the evening.

Wider impacts of the July rain have been severe. The Lower Colorado River Authority continues active flood operations along the Highland Lakes, warning the public to avoid the water because of swift currents, floating debris, and elevated bacteria levels. The LCRA is working to manage potential overflow and is releasing water through multiple floodgates at the Buchanan, Wirtz, and Starcke dams, with water also flowing over the Inks Dam spillway. Various local bans are in effect: the City of Marble Falls has closed Lake Marble Falls, and Travis County has forbidden recreational use on Lake Travis upstream of Sandy Creek Park, citing continued health and safety hazards.

Aside from recreation, concerns are growing over water quality in the aftermath of these storms. High flows stir up sediment and contaminants, temporarily increasing bacteria and debris, particularly just after heavy downpours. Residents are reminded to avoid direct contact with floodwaters and wait until local authorities declare the water safe before resuming normal lake and river activities. Official warnings stress the importance of drinking only tap water or bottled water during these flood conditions, as natural water sources can carry heightened risks of contamination after storms.

If you're in Austin, stay weather-aware, keep an eye on official city communication, and steer clear of the water for now. Thank you for tuning in—be sure to subscribe for more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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