Bob Rose on the weather

Bob’s Blog on Central Texas Weather A Wet Pattern Developing for Thursday and Friday. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 4:33 PM A period of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms will be developing Thursday, with the wet pattern expected to continue Thursday night...

Water Glossary

Water glossary 100-year flood: A flood that experts believe has a 1 percent, or one out of 100, chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. It also is referred to as the 1 percent annual chance of exceedance (1 percent ACE) flood. The term refers to the...

Water Use Summary

Water Use Summary LCRA compiles water use information for the lower Colorado River basin in the annual Water Use Summary. LCRA Water Use Summary 2023 Printable version download now The lower Colorado River basin experienced prolonged dry conditions and record-setting...

Water Partnership with City of Austin

Water Partnership with City of Austin   LCRA and the City of Austin work together to plan for future water needs and jointly manage their water rights. In 2007, LCRA and Austin established a water partnership to plan long-term water supply for the city – up to 250,000...

Water Management Plan for the Highland Lakes

Water Management Plan for the Highland Lakes   In 2025, LCRA began the process of updating the Water Management Plan, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The process will include input from interested parties. LCRA plans to submit the update...