Drought Impact Reporter

Grass growing on the bed of Belton Lake in Texas
10/10/2023 2:03:47 AM

CATEGORIES:

Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality

AFFECTED AREAS:

Bell County, TX
Coryell County, TX

Start Date: 10/9/2023 -

Belton Lake was so low that grass was growing on the lakebed. The lake was 55.2% full on Oct. 9 and was more than 18.74 feet below its normal elevation of 594 feet above sea level. Killeen Daily Herald (Texas), Oct 9, 2023

Sources

Killeen Daily Herald . Low water crossing: Grass grows on Lake Belton lake bed as drought lingers - Killeen Daily Herald (TX). Monday, October 9, 2023 https://kdhnews.com/news/region/low-water-crossing-grass-grows-on-lake-belton-lake-bed-as-drought-lingers/article_f6b0e5d8-9df0-5b94-a4d7-b9e09cfc4746.html.

Grass growing on the bed of Belton Lake in Texas10/10/2023 2:03:47 AM

Grass growing on the bed of Belton Lake in Texas
10/10/2023 2:03:47 AM