The U.S. National Weather Service’s drought map for today, Oct. 3, shows Comal County is in moderate drought.
No rain is expected any time soon, according to the West Gulf River Forecast Center.
“Canyon Lake sets a new record low every day,” the center said on Facebook. Canyon Lake reached its first record low with a mean water level of 886.77 feet on April 22. The lake’s current elevation is 883.75 feet.
“Drought is getting bigger and stronger over the area. And the forecast does not look favorable right now. October is supposed to be one of the wetter months, but most of the area will be rain free through at least mid month, if not longer. Even with a tropical storm and a hurricane and flooding in the winter and spring, the water supply in some areas is critical.”
Choke Canyon Reservoir in South Texas is at its lowest level since it began impounding water.
As of Sept. 30, the statewide conservation storage of monitored reservoirs was 73.7% according to the Texas Water Development Board.
However, eight reservoirs are currently less than 10% full:
• Abilene 7.2%
• Elephant Butte 5.8%
• Greenbelt 8.7%
• Mackenzie 8.5%
• Medina 3.1%
• O.C. Fisher 7.2%
• Palo Duro 1.6%
• Twin Buttes 9.7%
The water is so scarce my dogs are drinking green water. I’d like to leave a 📸