10/01/2026
UPDATE (9:57 PM): The floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams are now closed.
There are currently no floodgates open at any LCRA dams, but that could change with significant additional rainfall or runoff.
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UPDATE (1:45 PM): Floodgates are open at Wirtz and Starcke dams. Flows will be fast and water levels will be higher than usual downstream of the dams.
The floodwater will be moved downstream through the dams into Lake Travis, which has risen more than 2 feet over the last few days and is expected to continue to rise.
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UPDATE (Saturday October 3, 10:26 AM): LCRA expects to re-open floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams Saturday afternoon. LCRA closed the floodgates Friday evening, but overnight rains in the Hill Country require additional floodgate operations today.
The floodwater will be moved downstream through the dams into Lake Travis, which has risen more than 2 feet over the last few days and is expected to continue to rise. The Hill Country has seen significant rainfall over the last week, with many areas receiving 3-5 inches of rain, and some areas receiving more than 8 inches. LCRA encourages the public to remain alert to local conditions and be prepared to take actions to protect people and property.
http://www.lcra.org/flood
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UPDATE (6:24 PM): Floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams are now closed. No floodgate operations are underway at this time, but LCRA continues to release storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes dams. With additional rain in the forecast, conditions remain dynamic and LCRA may need to open additional floodgates along the Highland Lakes over the weekend.
Sign up for Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS): https://www.lcra.org/FONS
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UPDATE (7:40 AM): Floodgate operations are underway at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream into Lake Travis.
http://www.lcra.org/flood
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UPDATE (October 2, 1:25 AM): LCRA has opened a floodgate at Starcke Dam and expects to open a floodgate at Wirtz Dam later this morning to pass floodwaters from the Llano River.
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⚠️ UPDATE (10:27 PM): LCRA expects to open floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams Friday morning (Oct. 2) to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream. Flows downstream will be fast and water levels will be higher than usual downstream of the dams. Take action to protect people and property.
REMINDER: Wirtz Dam creates Lake LBJ and Starcke Dam creates Lake Marble Falls. The runoff will flow from Lake LBJ into Lake Marble Falls and then into Lake Travis.
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UPDATE (3:48 PM): We continue to release storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more Highland Lakes dams. No floodgate operations are planned at this time.
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UPDATE (9:54 AM): We're releasing storm runoff through hydroelectric generation at one or more Highland Lakes dams. No floodgate operations are planned at this time.
Conditions can change quickly with more rain or higher inflows. We are closely monitoring conditions and encourage the public to remain alert to local conditions and be prepared to take protective actions.
More info: http://www.lcra.org/flood
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Heavy rain fell across the Highland Lakes watershed overnight, with up to 6 inches in some areas. More rain is expected in the coming days and flooding is possible. We will be closely monitoring inflows into the Highland Lakes and will be prepared to pass stormwater downstream as needed.
More info: http://www.lcra.org/flood
