The Brief
- A massive five-day storm dropped historic rain across Central Texas, pushing Lake Travis to maximum capacity for the first time since 2019.
- While the rainfall has ended, a flood warning remains in effect for the Llano River through Sunday evening as runoff continues to move through the system.
- The region is shifting back to a typical July pattern, with temperatures climbing into the 90s accompanied by oppressive, high humidity.
AUSTIN – A stubborn weather system that brought dramatic flooding and unseasonably cool temperatures to Central Texas this week is finally pulling away, leaving Lake Travis completely full for the first time in seven years.
By the numbers:
The deluge dropped historic amounts of water across the region over a five-day period. Mason recorded nearly 7 inches of rain, Fredericksburg saw almost 6 inches, and La Grange picked up nearly 4.5 inches. On Wednesday alone, Austin recorded more than 1.25 inches of rainfall.
Lake Travis Reaches 100%
The massive runoff pushed Lake Travis to 100% capacity, a milestone the reservoir has not reached since 2019.…