Sam Rayburn Reservoir at near record levels, close to topping emergency spillway

[TexasTowelie]

JASPER — Heavy rain expected through the weekend could push Sam Rayburn Reservoir to record heights and send floodwater rushing over the emergency spillway.

The lake was at 175.06 feet Friday afternoon as another round of late spring thunderstorms moved into the region. Record elevation is 175.15 feet set in March 1992 and water flows over the emergency spillway at 176 feet. Lake levels are measured in height above sea level rather than actual depth. Normal elevation at Sam Rayburn is 164.40 feet.

The National Weather Service is calling for high chances of rain and thunderstorms through at least Tuesday, adding to the 21.69 inches recorded at the reservoir in March.

“We think the main rainfall should remain down in the San Antonio and Austin areas, however, across Deep East Texas we expect 1.5 to 3 inches with some areas receiving upwards of 4 inches,” weather service hydrologist C.S. Ross said.

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(Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel)

[Under The Radar]

1. They could divert the failed keystone pipeline to carry water out west

It won’t be long that water will cost more than oil anyway

[Hugh_Lebowski]

2. Gotta admit I'm kinda jealous (nt)

[Deuxcents]

3. I know Jasper, Texas

My sister lives just ofF Lake Sam Rayburn. For East Texas, it’s really pretty. Their electric grids are a mess. Most wanna live in the 1950’s. Economically depressed. Thanks for this post..I need to call her as it’s been too long. She always says everything’s alright.