A number of creeks, rivers and lakes in the Texas Hill Country saw a rise in water levels after severe weather moved through the region this week. Now, local water officials are warning residents and Memorial Day weekend visitors about an increased risk of flash flooding through Monday.
The Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District, located about 53 miles northwest of San Antonio, said rainfall gauges recorded between less than a half-inch and just over 2 inches of rain across 10 monitoring locations this week, including parts of the Medina and Sabinal rivers.
Even drought-stricken Medina Lake — which reached “dead pool” status more than a year ago — saw a slight increase in water levels Wednesday, May 20, as forecasters warned additional rain could quickly worsen flooding conditions across the Hill Country.
As of Friday, Medina Lake was 3.9% full, according to water data monitored by local officials. The lake remains far below normal levels despite recent rainfall, though more rain is expected over the holiday weekend. The area surrounding the lake is currently under a flood watch through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Flash flooding possible across Texas Hill Country through Memorial Day weekend
The NWS has warned that “life-threatening” flooding is possible somewhere within the flood watch area over the Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters said widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches…