Recent rains boost Lake Hefner levels, help replenish Oklahoma water supplies
OKLAHOMA CITY – Heavy rain across central Oklahoma is bringing a much-needed boost to drought-stricken water supplies, including Lake Hefner, where water levels rose more than half a foot Wednesday.
City officials said Lake Hefner was up slightly more than half a foot as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, following overnight downpours. The lake remains below full capacity, but additional runoff from rivers and streams over the coming days could push levels higher…