Today, we are visiting Lake Travis to see what effect the rains here in Texas have had on the lake levels. The flooding was such a tragedy, and we don’t want to lose sight of those who lost their lives and those who are still missing. I think the health of the lake could be considered a memorial to all. The before photos were taken in August of 2022.
A shot looking toward the end of the lake. Remember the boathouse.
The same shot this week.
Nothing but green in 2022.
Water has filled in.
Lots of dry land and a dock on the shore.
More water and the dock is floating
Docks and a sailboat on land.
The docks in the water, and unfortunately, the sailboat sank.
The same dock and sailboat in 2022.
Another view
Looking toward the other end of the lake in 2022.
That view this week.
The kayak launching site in 2022.
Now, let’s go to the greenbelt and check out two waterfalls.
This is before the rain.
This week.
Before the rain.
This week
I hope you found this interesting. Keep all those folks in your prayers.
A reminder
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Dear John
We have the problem that it doesn’t rain here. It’s warm, sunny, and dry.
It’s interesting to see your pictures of before and after.
We wish you a wonderful Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, F4oC. Wishing you the same.
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Very dramatic differences. Basically the water now stands where it should be, but how it went about getting there – Yikes. Too many lives lost!!
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I was reluctant to post this, but the idea of too many lives lost is so accurate, GP. Usually, we would all be happy that the lake is coming back, but the cost has put a damper on those feelings.
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I’m certain everyone who views this will understand.
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Thanks GP.
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This is quite a contrast. So sad for those who lost loved ones. Hard to wrap my head around.
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It is challenging, Darlene. Thanks.
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The significant growth of Lake Travis was so costly elsewhere!
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So true, Tim.
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The pictures are interesting. For some, it looks like the water used to be deeper and take up more area. At least that’s what I think with docks that aren’t nearly the water.
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It was 19 feet deeper before the drought.
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Geez. So, did the floods abruptly bring it back to its original size?
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Within 19 feet of the pre-drought level. The lake level went up 34.7 feet.
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Got it.
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Hi John, it looks like the water levels were much higher in the past based on the positioning of the docks. The flooding was a terrible tragedy.
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Yes, the water was about 19 feet higher, which is the normal level. Before the flood, the level was 34.7 feet lower than now.
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Wow!
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The watershed just got 9 more inches of rain over the weekend, so it could rise some more.
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I read somewhere there was more flooding coming.
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The same river that caused all the damage is at flood stage again.
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I saw on the news last night that someone started a Facebook page to reunite loved ones with stuffed animals that were left behind. And the dog who was saved when he hid in a washing machine. Looking at these photos you have to wonder how anyone made it out alive. The speed of the flooding boggles the mind.
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The speed of the river rise was incredible, over 26 feet in an hour.
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I appreciate the photos. Throughout all this I was keeping an eye on both Travis and Medina, which was equally dry. This is an interesting chart. In October of 2023 the level was 626.93. Today, it’s 661.63, only 19.47 feet below full pool. Here’s to more well-behaved rain bringing both lakes additional water.
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I like the idea of more well-behaved rain, Linda. 😀 Thanks for the chart, but so many are looking at it, I have to come back to it. (Got a message of too busy)
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What a difference. The comparison really paints a picture. It’s just awful. My heart goes out to everyone involved. A sobering post, John.
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Pictures definitely tell the story, John. I’ve been hearing about all the flooding in Central Texas, and my heart goes out to all involved (victims, survivors, rescue workers, pets). Water is so necessary for life, but too much all at once can make for a tragedy. Thank you for showing us the before and after views.
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I thought people should see the other side of devastation. Thank you, Debbie.
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That’s quite the sine wave of the drought.
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Well put. It sure is. Thanks, Craig.
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My heart goes out to everyone affected by this awful flooding.
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Mine too, Liz.
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To say the impact in the change of water levels is stunning is a total understatement. We’re keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you, Monika. 😊
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Thanks for the photos showing the differences between them and noe. Hope the help is as swift and abundant as the finger pointing.
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There is a lot of finger-pointing for sure.
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Couldn’t find one online pointing in two directions, which was what I was seeking.🫵
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I’ve seen that one before. Can’t find it either.
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My goodness, the pictures tell the story. This tragedy will forever be remembered.
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It will, Jennie. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, John.
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This is so encouraging, John, and making it a tribute to those who lost their lives is an excellent step. Life moves on in strange ways. My prayers go out to all the families.
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Thank you, Noelle. 😊
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Man, those before and after captures are jarring. I remember when my daughter was in Vermont several years ago and they had historic flooding that closed down all roadways, it was so scary. To think the flooding in Texas was even worse, it’s humbling.
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Yes, it is humbling. The rain continues today. Flood warning in effect.
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It really has been relentless.
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John, you’ve been in my thoughts this past week. I’ve kept a close eye on my friends in Texas who had loved ones die due to the flooding. My heart is with Texas. Love you all.
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Thank you so much, Audrey. We are far away from the flooding but a lot of folks have friends and family they have lost.
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John, those are truly dramatic changes in water-level. Thanks for the before and after photos. It’s chilling to think of what happened…
On a different note, I’m back to work on your Re-Inventionators feature. It should be ready to post Wednesday. Will book-1 still be on sale then? If so, I’ll mention that in the post. Hugs.
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No, book 1 goes off sale on Tuesday. If you can send me a link, I will set up a post for Wednesday that points to you.
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That will be great. I’ll email you the link. I just finished the post. 😀
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Whoops, I made a mistake. The sale ends tomorrow.
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Everything can change in an instant. Thank you, John, for sharing your photos and words of compassion.
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Instant is a good word to describe a time frame for what can happen.
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That is very strange. You live a lot closer to the disaster area than I do. Here in Dallas we’ve had a lot of rain lately. I believe it is unrelated to the disaster in central Texas but we’ve had a lot of flash floods and our garage flooded.
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We have had a lot of rain but no flooding. 😊
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Living proof that something we can find so beautiful, can be found to be so ugly depending on the circumstances. Such is life, eh.
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So true, Annette.
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Significant change; John. I hope it gets back to normal.
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There is a good chance with the rain that hit yesterday. Some areas got 9 inches.
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Wow! That’s a lot of rain.
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It is.
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I’ve been traveling and playing catch-up today, John. This is really an interesting post that shows how much things can change in just a short time. Besides the slow geologic time lines that place, other things are on a much quicker timeline.
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Yes. Floods and droughts can both start very quickly.
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Thanks for sharing these images John. It’s so very sad what happened in your state. Heartbreaking. 😥
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Yes, I agree. The clean-up will take a while.
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Thanks for the comparison shots, What irony to have drought and floods. I suppose when the land is dry, quick runoff is likely.
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Almost five years of drought. Five days of rain and flooding. Nature has a strange sense of humor.
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A dramatic difference, John. Sending prayers for everyone touched by the flood tragedy.
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They do help. Thanks, Teri.
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Let’s hope that the environment will get restores soon. ♥️🌹🍤🍤🍤🍻
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That is a good wish, Maria.
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