Latest news with #StageOneDroughtWatch
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lake levels continue to rise across Texoma
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The lake levels in Wichita Falls are up again this week, quickly approaching 100% capacity. Lake Arrowhead rose 1.3% and now stands at 97.7%, while Lake Kickapoo remained the same this week at 100% full. Most of the water is overflowing from Lake Kickapoo, and the runoff is expected to continue. The combined lake capacity rose 0.9% to a total of 98.3%. This will be the final weekly lake level update for the season. Wichita Falls officials will notify residents when the lakes reach 100%. According to officials, they would like to thank everyone for their assistance during the past several months of the Stage One Drought Watch. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Texoma lake levels drop in drier conditions
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — After three weeks of rain, drier conditions have lowered lake levels across Texoma. The lake levels dropped 0.4% to a total capacity of 96.9%. Lake Arrowhead dropped 0.4% to 96.2%, and Lake Kickapoo dropped 0.5% to 98.8%. Wichita Falls city councilors have a resolution on the agenda Tuesday, May 20, to consider lifting Stage One Drought Watch restrictions. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Hayley Eye Clinic Seminar Room at the MPEC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls lake levels rise, but stage one drought watch stays
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma lake levels are rising after much-needed rain over the weekend. Over the weekend of April 19 and April 20, Lake Arrowhead rose 2.2% to 70.0% and Lake Kickapoo rose 0.5% to 68.1%. The combined lake totals rose 1.7% to 69.5%. Despite the increase in lake levels, Wichita Falls customers remain under Stage One Drought Watch restrictions, according to city officials. Only a city council resolution can lift the watering restrictions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Texoma lake levels on the rise after recent rain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The lake levels across Texoma are up this week, thanks to the rain over the past week. Lake levels rose 1.3% after multiple rounds of rain last week. Lake Arrowhead rose 1.1% to 68.1%, and Lake Kickapoo rose 1.8% to 67.6%. The combined lake capacity is 67.9%. Wichita Falls water customers remain under Stage One Drought Watch restrictions despite the level being above the 65% Stage One automatic trigger. Only a City Council resolution can lift the watering restrictions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
