Another round of storms brought additional rainfall for the TRWD West Fork lakes (Bridgeport and Eagle Mountain) overnight and continues to move through the East Texas (ET) lakes (Richland-Chambers and Cedar Creek) this morning. See rainfall depths from the past 24 hours through 7am in Graphic 1 below. This rainfall map is not final for the event as rain is still falling in ET.
Flood Releases
Both ET lakes are above conservation and releasing runoff from Friday’s rainfall event that has now made its way to the lake. Reservoir staff is monitoring this inflow and the incoming rain fall to manage lake levels and downstream conditions as safe as possible. The West Fork lakes (Bridgeport and Eagle Mountain) have plenty of room to store the runoff generated by the rain.
It should be noted that the Cedar Creek gage near Kemp, TX, which contributes to Cedar Creek reached a Top 10 recorded flow rate yesterday when it reached 11,100 cfs. This is the highest it has been since December 2015 when it reached 12,900 cfs. This is where the bulk of the overnight inflow to Cedar Creek is coming from.
Outlook
Rainfall should move out of the area by Sunday evening. Storm chances will return on Tuesday and continue the rest of next week. See NWS Guidance below in Graphic-2.
Another update will be provided tomorrow as we continue monitoring rising inflows and lake levels.
Graphic-1. Rainfall Totals from the past 24-hours
Graphic-2. NWS Guidance
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Posted by AL
