Overnight rains have increased flow in the Llano River and Sandy Creek, which flow into Lake LBJ. To maintain Lake LBJ within its operating range, LCRA is passing water through hydroelectric generation units and a partially open floodgate at Wirtz Dam. LCRA also is passing water through hydroelectric generation units and two open floodgates at Starcke Dam.  The flows are then making their way into Lake Travis, which is about 10.4 feet below its historic January average due to drought conditions and low inflows since fall 2007.
As of 9 a.m. only Sandy Creek near Kingsland is above bankfull stage and flowing at 4,200 cubic feet per second. The Llano River at Llano is not above bankfull stage but is flowing at about 10,000 cubic feet per second.
Up-to-date information is available at www.lcra.org. Lakeside residents and lake users immediately downstream of the dams should take necessary precautions against possible high flows and higher lake levels.
Unscheduled releases could occur at any of the Highland Lakes dams without notice to maintain lake levels, pass flood flows, meet sudden demands for hydroelectric power, or for testing and maintenance of equipment.  In the event of high energy demands in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas may call upon LCRA for hydroelectric generation at anytime without notice.

—Lower Colorado River Authority press release