E.M.C Coordinator Angela Hahn reports heavy rain fell over much of the Llano River watershed Tuesday, causing the river and local streams to rise. LCRA has partially opened a floodgate at both Wirtz and Starcke dams to move flood run off Downstream. Flows downstream of the dams will be stronger and higher than usual, and anyone nearby should take action to protect people and property that may be affected by the floodgate openings. Water flowing downstream from Wirtz and Starcke dams will flow into Lake Travis. Unscheduled releases from the Highland Lakes dams may occur suddenly and unexpectedly at any time due to emergency hydroelectric generation or other reasons.
