After lake levels at South Texas lakes peaked earlier this summer, following flooding across the region, Canyon Lake and Medina Lake have started to drop once again as much drier weather has overtaken much of the area.
Since July 17, San Antonio has recorded 4.97 inches of rain, which is about 40% less rain than normal during the late summer and early fall. Austin has been even drier, recording just 2.9 inches of rain during the same period, or about 67% less than normal.
Increasing drought also has started to creep back into the region. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, about 80% of Bexar County is experiencing at least moderate drought, with more than 45% of the county now under severe drought. To the north, nearly 80% of Travis County is also experiencing severe drought.
Canyon Lake
Back on Aug. 6, the surface elevation at Canyon Lake reached 910.19 feet above sea level, its highest level since July 2019. The lake also rose to more than a foot above its conservation pool, the elevation at which it is considered full…