The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) says it does not anticipate any flood-control releases from Canyon Lake at this time, meaning flow rates along the lower Guadalupe River below Sattler/Canyon Lake will remain constant.
The flow rate there remains at 72.6 cubic feet per second (cfs), a level that has been sustained for approximately a week.
GBRA issued this statement at noon Friday, July 4:
“The Upper Guadalupe River is experiencing a dangerous flood event, with floodwaters actively moving downstream through Kerrville and Comfort and expected to continue toward Canyon Lake.
“Significant rises in river levels and flows are expected over the next 24 hours and beyond. Stay out of the water and follow all guidance from your local Emergency Management Coordinator.
“As a flood control reservoir, Canyon Lake currently has capacity to capture and store incoming flows. Flood releases are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and only occur if lake elevation exceeds 909′. No flood control releases are anticipated at this time.”
