Inks Lake could experience rising water levels as heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding move through the Highland Lakes region over the next few days. Residents who have equipment or tools in the exposed lakebed are urged to remove them and stay prepared for rapid changes in water levels.

Inks Lake is currently 8 feet below its normal level and was scheduled for refilling by the Lower Colorado River Authority from Monday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Nov. 28. The river authority warns that the lake could see a rise sooner than expected due to heavy rains throughout the Hill Country.

The LCRA will track inflows throughout the Highland Lakes closely. Depending on how much runoff arrives, hydroelectric generation may be used to move stormwater through the system, and floodgate operations may

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