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What’s happening behind the scenes at LCRA during a flood? 🤔
During flood events, teams across LCRA are monitoring data, running flood models, taking field measurements and coordinating with partners across the region.
Shauna LaFrance explains.
UPDATE: Floodgate operations at Starcke Dam have concluded.
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One floodgate at Starcke Dam was opened overnight and remains open as of 7:45 AM Wednesday 5/27.
The water is being moved into Lake Travis for storage.
Additional flows are also moving through hydroelectric generation at one or more of the Highland Lakes. More info: www.lcra.org/flood
05/21/2026
LCRA is monitoring conditions as rain and potential flooding move across the region. We are actively tracking Highland Lakes inflows and are prepared to respond as needed.
Real-time data: http://hydromet.lcra.org
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