Heavy rainfall over the west Atlanta river watershed has led to a significant increase in streamflow into Lake Travis, prompting the opening of multiple floodgates at Wurts and Starkey dams. The combined storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis rose by approximately 1.75 million acre-feet from midnight July 21 to over 1.155 million acre-feet by midnight August 1. This increase has brought the total pool level of the two lakes to 58%, with Lake Travis alone rising more than 7.7 feet during this period.

While these developments have not fully alleviated the ongoing drought conditions, they are seen as beneficial for the region's water supply. Officials are encouraging residents in the Highland Lakes area to stay informed about severe weather and flood events through various resources. Esteemed meteorologist Bob Rose has been providing regular updates on weather trends and potential extreme weather events via his blog and social media platforms.

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) operates a hydromet system consisting of over 275 automated river and weather gauges throughout the lower Colorado River basin in Texas, offering near real-time data on streamflow, river stages, rainfall totals, temperature, and humidity. This data is accessible to the public, enhancing community awareness and preparedness for weather-related events.

Additionally, the LCRA provides a flood operations notification service, known as LCRA FONS, which alerts subscribers about flood operations at dams along the Highland Lakes via email, text, or recorded phone calls. Residents interested in receiving these alerts can register through the LCRA website.

The meeting concluded with board members acknowledging the value of these resources, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and prepared for potential flooding in the future.