A full week of heavy rains, flood threats, and rising waters has seen several bodies of water get a major boost in Texas. One such long-suffering lake has received a significant boost, and it’s now recording its highest water levels in four years.
Medina Lake, west of San Antonio, has seen a steady decline in its water levels dating back to before the COVID-19 pandemic, with only slight reprieves here and there due to heavy storms or surges in water. As of Saturday, July 18, Medina Lake is seeing its highest levels since 2022 as the Alamo City-area lake sits at 25.3% full, according to Water Data for Texas.
One week ago, Medina Lake was sitting at 9% full on July 9, an increase from its 5.3% full on June 16 but far from full capacity, which hasn’t been seen since 2019. However, the lake shot up to 12.9% full on Wednesday, July 15, and climbed again to 20.3% full with a mean water level of 1,010.77. As it stands the lake is now sitting at its highest level in four years.
Medina Lake was far from the only body of water to gain a boost during the heavy rains this week. Canyon Lake climbed to its highest water levels in years, surpassing 76% full, while even Jacob’s Well had a surge in water thanks to floods in the area. Whether these lakes maintain those waters or see a steep decline is another thing entirely.
This article originally published at San Antonio-area’s drought-stricken lake hits highest mark since 2022.