Bottom Line
Overall, the heavier rainfall missed the TRWD watersheds, with the exception of the upper Bridgeport watershed near Loving, which received 3 to 4 inches (see Graphic 1). Graphic 2 shows rainfall totals since Monday. TRWD staff will continue monitoring conditions as daily rain chances persist through Memorial Day weekend and into next week.
Next update will come Tuesday, unless conditions dictate otherwise. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend, especially if out on the lake. (NWS Lake Safety Guidance)
Lake Level Projections
- There are no lake levels projections at this time.
- Runoff from the Loving rainfall is arriving this morning at the West Fork Trinity River at US Hwy 281 gage. This flow is expected to reach Lake Bridgeport in approximately 2 to 3 days, but is not expected to result in a significant increase in pool elevation.
- Current TRWD lake conditions are shown in the table below.
Looking Forward
- Daily chances for showers and storms will continue through Memorial Day weekend (see Graphic 3).
- Locally heavy rainfall is possible, with most areas receiving 0.5 to 1 inch and isolated totals up to 2 to 3 inches.
- The overall severe weather threat remains low, though a few stronger storms with gusty winds are possible.
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. Observed Rainfall – Last 24-hours
Graphic 2. Observed Rainfall – Since Monday
Graphic 3. NWS Guidance – Daily chances for showers & storms continue each day through the weekend. Locally heavy rain is possible, but the threat for severe storms is low.
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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