Grace Reader

A citywide boil water notice is in place for Marble Falls as the drinking water supply has been compromised by recent flooding. The city posted the following on their website: marblefallstx.gov/AlertCenter.as…

🙏 Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out in the Sandy Creek community today! Volunteer registration opens tomorrow at 8 a.m. at the Volunteer Reception Center at Plain Elementary, 501 S. Brook Drive. More information on volunteering: …ly-2025-traviscountytx.hub.arcgis.com/#donations

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he visited flood-impacted areas of western Travis County today — including the Sandy Creek bridge. He also met with first responders and volunteers in Leander @KXAN_News

Flood operations are underway at multiple dams. LCRA advises everyone to stay off the lakes to avoid fast flows, debris and bacteria. More info: bit.ly/46MHyDU

🚨 Be weather aware! .@NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Watch for Travis County until 9 p.m. tonight (7/14). Locally heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding. Enable emergency notifications on your phone and never drive/walk through floodwaters!

The new low water crossing at Big Sandy Creek is now OPEN! We are grateful for the team that worked through the rain to restore safe crossing access for the neighbors impacted.

New this morning: The temporary crossing that will allow people in and out of the Sandy Creek neighborhood is now open. Details: kxan.com/independence-d…

An update on the Sandy Creek bridge, which was severely damaged by flooding last weekend — a low water crossing is nearly complete which will allow the community access in and out of town for the first time since storms hit July 4:

NEW DATA: High-resolution computer models place scattered strong thunderstorms in Central Texas overnight, additional flooding is possible.

The State is making rescues in— San Saba Co. Lampasas Co. & Schleicher Co. Evacuations are taking place in Lampasas Co. Menard Co. Kimble Co. & Sutton Co. We are expanding operations in all affected counties— all while monitoring the rising waters in Kerrville.

Texas Task Force One and Texas Parks & Wildlife are making swift water rescues in Lampasas County. We continue to monitor all counties with a focus on saving lives.

LAKE TRAVIS UPDATE (7/13): Travis County Judge Andy Brown’s executive order has been amended. Only areas upstream from mile marker 36 and Sandy Creek Park are CLOSED. This ban does not apply to commercial operators, emergency personnel, or state and local agencies.

Llano River is already in Moderate Stage and expected to rise further in the next hour to over 18 feet. The river may rise even further. Updated forecasts can be found at water.noaa.gov

LCRA has opened one floodgate at Wirtz Dam and will open multiple floodgates at Starcke Dam soon to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ. More info: hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus

🚨Kerrville PD: Ground search operations are suspended at this time to flood danger… all search crews need to evacuate the river corridor until further notice. Any volunteer search parties in the Guadalupe River corridor need to heed this warning.

👇🏼 Weather alert from @NWSSanAntonio! ➡️ Sign up for alerts at WarnCentralTexas.org ➡️ Enable emergency notifications on your phone ➡️ Enable weather notifications from local news

Please please be paying attention to flood risk tonight and through the rest of the weekend.

I activated state emergency response resources ahead of flash flooding threats across the state starting tonight through the weekend. Texas should remain weather aware to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. More: bit.ly/4eLWO6e