Back in July, Texas was out of drought danger altogether, but the summer has brought new water woes.
The state has gone from 3% abnormally dry a few months ago to almost 60% abnormally dry or worse today, per the U.S. Drought Monitor. While Lake Travis has maintained its water level of around 667 feet from a low in January of 623 feet, southern Travis County is again in the lowest form of drought – abnormally dry.
There is some good news in that there is an anticipation of having a wet fall and winter.
So Austin’s decision to remain at Stage 2 water restrictions was a wise one.
