LCRA advises people to stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls for the next few days
Fast-moving flows and flood debris are creating dangerous situations for boaters, swimmers
July 5, 2025
The Lower Colorado River Authority is strongly encouraging everyone to stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls for the next few days to avoid flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase after a flood event.
“The lakes remain open, but as a precaution we are recommending everyone stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls until further notice,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “We want people to stay safe, and the wise decision under these conditions is to avoid being on these lakes at this time. This is especially important at night when visibility is reduced, as some of the navigational buoys that help guide boaters have been damaged or destroyed in the flooding.”
LCRA will post additional information when the advisory is lifted.
The Hill Country currently is dealing with heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving more than 20 inches of rain over two days. Lake Travis has risen more than 11 feet since Friday morning and is expected to continue to rise. Lake Buchanan also has risen since Friday and is expected to rise at least 10 additional feet in the next few days.
As of early afternoon on July 5, LCRA has flood operations underway at Inks Dam, which creates Inks Lake; at Starcke Dam, which creates Lake Marble Falls; and at Wirtz Dam, which creates Lake LBJ. The floodwater is being moved downstream to Lake Travis. Flows downstream of the dams are higher and much faster than usual.
“People need to use extreme caution under these conditions,” Hofmann said. “Flows in the lakes can be deceptively fast, and we want people to remain safe. Unless it’s an emergency, we are encouraging people to stay away from these three lakes for the immediate future.”
About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations.
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