Lake Level BlogReservoir Monitoring Update

Reservoir Monitoring Update

By May 20, 2026

Bottom Line

Yesterday’s rainfall totals were less than expected. TRWD watersheds received up to 0.4″ on average with isolated pockets up to 1″. See last 24-hr observed rainfall totals in Graphic-1. Reservoirs remain below conservation and stable, with minimal impact from yesterday’s event. However, conditions will still be closely monitored for impacts as the chances for daily rainfall continues tonight into the weekend.

Lake Level Projections

No projections at this time.

Looking Forward

  • Conditions should remain quiet during the day on Wednesday. Another front arrives late tonight into tomorrow coming from the west. Heavy rainfall is possible overnight, but the severe threat is low. See NWS Guidance below in Graphic-2.
  • Daily rain chances will continue through the end of the week into the weekend. Totals ranging from 2″ to 3″ is expected in the TRWD watersheds.
  • TRWD staff will continue to monitor conditions and flood discharges will be adjusted accordingly.

Additional Information

  • Next update will come tomorrow. Be sure to subscribe to receive e-mail notification of any new Lake Level Blog posts.
  • Please stay weather aware and follow our partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) and the River Forecast Center (RFC) for the latest information regarding weather and river conditions, respectively.
  • Current TRWD lake conditions are shown in the table below. For most up-to-date conditions please visit trwd.onerain.com.
  • For questions, please call the Flood Hotline at 817-720-4296 to leave a message for a TRWD Flood Team member to return.

Graphic 1. Past 24-hr Observed Rainfall Totals

Graphic 2. NWS Guidance – Showers and storms will move in from the west overnight and spread through North & Central TX on Thursday. The main threat is isolated flooding. The severe weather threat is low, but a few stronger storms could produce frequent lightning, small hail, and gusty winds. Remember, never cross flooded roads!

Current Lake Conditions

Also found at trwd.onerain.com.

*Lake Worth is owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth. See the City of Fort Worth news feed and NWS forecast page for updates on Lake Worth.

**Benbrook Lake is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  ***See Benbrook Lake Home Page for current discharge.

Posted by ASL.

Lake Current Level Conservation Level* Level Difference**

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*Conservation Level: The permitted level of water an entity is allowed to hold in a lake. Any amount above the conservation level is used for the temporary storage of flood waters and must be released downstream.

**Difference: Amount above or below conservation level.

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