Lake Level BlogReservoir Monitoring Update

Reservoir Monitoring Update

By May 2, 2026

Bottom Line

Rainfall was limited (See Graphic-1), conditions remain stable, and there is no longer a flood concern. Forecasts show fair weather ahead. Monitoring will continue, and flood‑related updates will be shared if conditions change.

Graphic-1. 24-Hour Rainfall Accumulation

Projections

Eagle Mountain: Additional rise in water level is not expected without additional rainfall.

*Projections are subject to change and are based on past precipitation.

Looking Forward

 Dry, pleasant weather is expected this weekend, followed by a warmer start to next week. Cooler conditions and a chance of rain are expected around midweek. The 5 to 10 day outlook indicates 2 to 3 inches of rain next weekend. See NWS Guidance in Graphic-2.

Graphic 2. High pressure will bring ideal outdoor weather this weekend, with mostly sunny days and mostly clear conditions at night. A warm start to next week will be followed by a cool-down and a chance of showers and storms around the midweek period associated with the next cold front.

Additional Information

  • Next update will come as conditions warrant. Be sure to subscribe to receive e-mail notification of any new Lake Level Blog posts.
  • TRWD staff will continue to monitor conditions and flood discharges will be adjusted accordingly.
  • 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.

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 OW.

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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