1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024
At this time it appears that the flows into Lake Limestone have peaked and will now begin to recede.
At 1:15 p.m. today, Thursday, May 2, 2024, the release from LAKE LIMESTONE's Sterling C. Robertson Dam was reduced from 77,650 to 73,500 cubic feet per second.
Though the flows into the reservoir have slowed, releases from Lake Limestone will continue until streamflow into the reservoir slows.
Be aware that this rain/flood event is not necessarily over. Additional rainfall could elevate the release again. Please watch this page, your local weather information providers and the US National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center
10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024
Attention Lake Limestone Residents:
We are experiencing historic flooding due to torrential rainfall around the lake and upstream.
We understand that some docks are currently underwater. Due to the high water levels on the lake, there may be some temporary inconvenience, but we are passing water as quickly and safely as possible through the dam.
Our office is concentrating on flood operations at this time. If you have questions, please contact our Public Information Office at 888-922-6272 and someone will help you.
9 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024
Torrential rainfall has created flooding conditions throughout the central Brazos River Basin, especially in the Lake Limestone area and downstream on the Navasota River.
Lake Limestone is not a flood control reservoir and is entirely full. The Brazos River Authority is currently making a record release of more than 71,000 cubic feet per second of water and will continue to do so as flooding conditions continue.
Communities along the Navasota River in Limestone, Robertson, Leon, Madison, Brazos, and Grimes Counties may be affected. If you are concerned about flooding, or the potential for evacuations, contact your county emergency management or local sheriff's offices.
These releases must be made to preserve the integrity of the dam structure. Many flood control lakes also hold a water supply. However, water supply lakes are not necessarily built to aid in flood control.
Along with additional runoff from tributaries into the Navasota and local rainfall, residents will see flows in the Navasota that have not been witnessed before.
Please exercise an abundance of caution if traveling by or near the Navasota River. DO NOT cross roadways that are covered in water.
Stay current on river conditions by following us on Facebook, and by watching the US National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center page.
To watch streamflow conditions, go to https://www.brazosbasinnow.org/.