Bottom Line
Recent weekend rain had little impact on reservoir levels, which remain below conservation, though the highest rainfall totals were measured near Handley Ederville Road in Fort Worth along the West Fork Trinity River (Graphic-1). Storm chances will continue through the week with warm temperatures. Occasional thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, small hail, and lightning. Next update will come Friday, unless conditions dictate otherwise.
Lake Level Projections
- There are no lake level projections at this time.
- Current TRWD lake conditions are shown in the table below.
Looking Forward
- A line of thunderstorms is expected to pass through tonight. While the severe risk is low, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning are possible. See NWS Guidance below in Graphic-2.
- Unsettled conditions are expected to persist through the week, with warm temperatures and scattered afternoon storms, including the chance for occasional strong storms.
- Daily chances for rainfall remain in the 5–10 day outlook.
Additional Information
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- 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.
- 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. Weekend Rainfall Accumulation
Graphic-2. An unsettled pattern will remain across North and Central TX through the rest of the week. Expect warm temperatures and scattered thunderstorms during the PM hours. While the threat for severe weather is low, a few strong storms will be possible with gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning.
Current Lake Conditions
For real-time conditions please visit 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.
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