Lake levels slightly dropped
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma lake levels have dropped slightly this week.
Lake Arrowhead dropped 0.3% to 67.8%, while Lake Kickapoo didn't change and currently sits at 67.6%. The combined levels for both Lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo fell 0.1% for a total of 67.8%.
Wichita Falls water customers remain in Stage One Drought Watch restrictions despite the level being below the 65% automatic Stage One trigger. This restriction continues because only a City Council resolution can lift the watering restrictions.
For more on the drought restrictions, click here.
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