Many boat ramps closed at Central Texas lakes
2/9/2024 2:36:59 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Lampasas County, TX
Lampasas, TX
Start Date: 8/18/2023
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Water levels continued to drop in several Central Texas lakes. Compared to normal lake levels at this time of year, Lake Whitney was down 7.1 feet, Lake Waco was 9.7 feet lower, Lake Belton was down 16.3 feet and Stillhouse Hollow was down 16.9 feet. Many boat ramps were completely out of the water, and swimming areas were also low. The public was advised to be cautious in shallow waters.
KWKT FOX 44 News (Waco, Texas), Aug 17, 2023
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