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The Wichita Falls City Council unanimously approved the end of Stage 1 Drought Watch restrictions which have been in effect since January 2023. Wichita Falls area lake levels have risen by nearly 25 percent to almost 80 percent of capacity as of June 10. KAUZ-TV CBS 6 Wichita Falls (Texas), June 18, 2024 Wichita Falls water users remained under Stage One Drought Watch restrictions after the City Council voted on whether to suspend the drought restrictions. The continuation of water restrictions was unexpected as the lakes were at a record high for this time of year at 79.4% of capacity on June 3. KAUZ-TV CBS 6 Wichita Falls (Texas), June 7, 2024 Wichita Falls remained in stage 1 drought restrictions. Lake Kickapoo was at 65.3% of capacity, and Lake Arrowhead was at 63.1% on May 5. The lake levels have risen 4.7%, and the water restrictions continued to be in effect. KAUZ-TV CBS 6 Wichita Falls (Texas), May 6, 2024 Stage one water restrictions have been in effect for Wichita Falls for a year on Jan. 9, 2024. With the combined levels of Lake Kickapoo and Lake Arrowhead at 53%, tighter water restrictions may lie ahead. KAUZ-TV CBS 6 Wichita Falls (Texas), Jan 2, 2024 Stage 1 Drought Watch restrictions took effect in Wichita Falls on Jan. 9 as the combined levels of Lakes Kickapoo and Arrowhead fell below 65%, triggering the restrictions. Texoma’sHomepage.com (Wichita Falls, Texas), Jan 9, 2023