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Even the statue of music legend, Stevie Ray Vaugn is prepared for flooding. On Thursday someone dressed him up with a life vest jacket in past flooding events Stevie has been underwater. The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Wednesday they preparing to open up additional flood gates at Mansfield Dam over the next few days. Water will be rushing downstream to Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The lakes high water levels have caused concern…

Tuesday, hundreds of people evacuated when waterways in Burnet and Llano counties climbed to almost 40 feet, flooding homes in Kingsland and Marble Falls.  “It was so dark, we couldn’t tell where the water was, but we were standing here with our coffee and a canoe floated by between the deck and the tree,” said Gloria Mays who lives along Lake Marble Falls.  “So we just packed up a couple of outfits for each of…

For the past few days, much of what’s happened in all the lakes in Austin, has made its way down south to Bastrop. At Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard, the lake levels have been rising significantly. Tom Dickey is the owner there and says most of this customers say what they’ve seen is out of the ordinary. From the back porch the observation deck and much of the light pole is completely underwater right now. “It’s…

Firefighters were able to find and rescue flags from the rising flood waters on Lake Travis.  The Lake Travis Fire Department had crews out on the lake Thursday to conduct a hazard assessment when the firefighters came across two flags stranded at the top of a flagpole.  Both a United States flag and a Texas flag were rescued, folded and safely transported to shore. A video of the flags being carefully handled by a firefighter…

During a media briefing Wednesday, state and local authorities said they will be asking for federal help to rebuild the Kingsland community.  One of the biggest priorities is the Ranch Road 2900 bridge that was wiped out when the Llano River rose to almost 40 feet.  County authorities said losing the bridge means first responders will have to remap routes to the Marble Falls hospital and it may take them 5 to 10 minutes longer…

Heavy rainfall under the cover of darkness resulted in an image many Llano residents had never seen before and will likely never forget. The Llano River crested at just below 40 feet on Tuesday shutting down the bridge for most of the day.  By Wednesday morning the river was back down to about 12 and a half feet. The feared second crest overnight never happened. “We were informed yesterday evening that indeed there would not…

With water levels down in Marble Falls, many people are now able to assess the damages. “Probably had an inch and a half of mud,” said Wayne Atkinson. Atkinson lives just off the water in Marble Falls an area which was completely flooded on Tuesday. “We’ll have to start over on a lot of these things,” said Atkinson. About 3 feet of water entered his home.  Yards littered with debris in Atkinson’s neighborhood. There’s a…

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) says this historic flood in Austin is a dynamic situation and conditions are rapidly changing.  Kathy Johnston has been living on Edgewater Drive for 25 years. A home where hundreds of memories have been made, could be at risk for damage. LCRA says large amounts of water are moving into lakes in Central Texas and folks need to take every precaution to be careful. She says in 2007, four…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a State Disaster Declaration on Tuesday for 18 counties that have been impacted by the severe flooding throughout the region.  The counties included in the declaration are Bastrop, Burnet, Colorado, Fayette, Hood, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Live Oak, Llano, Mason, McMullen, Nueces, Real, San Patricio, Travis and Williamson.  “Texas is taking immediate action to respond to the threat of recent severe weather and flooding across the state,” Abbott in a statement. “We…

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Residents of several communities across Central Texas are being evacuated due to flooding along the San Gabriel and Llano Rivers. The Colorado River is also rising and has caused flooding in the Kingsland area. Some residents have been evacuated in that area as well and shelters have been opened. Williamson County Emergency Management says two water rescues were conducted. One was a vehicle in high water off CR 251 in the Andice area. Both people…

The Llano River has reached near-historic levels of flooding, leaving Llano, Gillespie and portions of Burnet counties under a flash flood warning until 3:30 this afternoon. Southern portions of Burnet County – including Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls and Granite Shoals – are also under warning until 3:30. Officials in Marble Falls have ordered evacuations in affected areas and have opened up shelters for residents. If you have not evacuated, do so immediately… Live Oak, Lakeshore Drive, Pecan…

The Llano River reached near-historic levels of flooding Tuesday, prompting officials in Marble Falls to order evacuations and open shelters for displaced residents. Southern portions of Burnet County – including Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls and Granite Shoals – are under a flash flood warning until 9:30 p.m.  If you have not evacuated, do so immediately… Live Oak, Lakeshore Drive, Pecan Circle, Backbone, Barrier Lane, Louise, Edith, So. Ave. J, 2147 W, including Waterside and RV Park. Shelters…

From a heat index of 101 degrees to a wind chill at 38 degrees, a powerful cold front has chilled down all of Texas. Along with the cold air, rain has been around most of Monday and Flash Flood Watches and Warnings are up for the Hill Country. The Llano River at Llano has reached moderate flood stage and the Lower Colorado River Authority has opened floodgates at both Starcke and Wirtz Dams. If you live downstream…

Persistent rains and historic flooding have moved through the Austin and the greater Central Texas area this week.  To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during severe weather. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency Website Check the map below for updates on low-water crossing closures…