Low waters of Lake Livingston in East Texas revealed tornado debris
9/11/2023 1:34:42 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Polk County, TX
Start Date: 9/7/2023
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The level of Lake Livingston has dropped so low that debris from a tornado in April 2020 has been exposed in the lakebed. The EF-3 tornado took three lives, injured at least 20 more people and destroyed several dozen homes and businesses in Polk County. Residents want the debris cleaned up so it’s not an underwater hazard when the lake eventually refills. The Trinity River Authority intends to clean up the sheet metal and other material when conditions permit. In the meantime, TRA wants boaters to be cautious when the water level is low.
KRIV FOX 26 Houston (Texas), Sept 7, 2023
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