Lake Worth Closed. Max Flood level for year expected this evening

Please see the two emails below from Paul Bounds, City of Fort Worth, Lake Worth management office. Please note that when the lake is at this level boats can cause a wake that will cause damage to low lying properties.

I believe the highest flood point we saw this spring was 597.5. They are predicting 597.78 this evening.

Thanks,

MM

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From: Bounds, Paul S.
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 11:01 AM

I was just informed that TRWD is closing Eagle Mtn. Lake until the lake elevations return to a safe level.  Based on current and predicted levels for Lake Worth, the decision has been made to close it as well to boat traffic until we drop back down to 595.5 with declining flows from Eagle Mtn.  No boating activities will be allowed on Lake Worth until further notice.

From: Bounds, Paul S.
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:41 AM

 

Last night we saw an exceptional amount of rain resulting in dramatic increases in area lake elevations. See http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=fwd&gage=flwt2.  This was due to a number of heavy rain storms that settled in over Lake Worth and Eagle Mtn. Lake. This caught everyone by surprise.  The predictions for this morning’s Lake Worth levels from TRWD last night was 595.5. At 8:00 this morning we were at 596.68.  The last prediction I received from TRWD was that Lake Worth would crest at 597.78 latter on this evening.  This would result in flooding of several low lying homes at Lake Worth. From the TRWD Lake Blog  http://www.trwd.com/lake-level-blog  the current discharge is 7491 cfs from Eagle Mtn. with Lake Worth discharging 10,184 cfs.  Lake Worth is predicted to be at 596.80 by 2:00 P.M. today.  The current weather report calls for a break in the rain this afternoon which combined with a Lake Worth discharge greater than the Eagle Mtn. discharge should help to stabilize elevations.  Another round of rain is expect tomorrow morning which could charge all of this based on the quantity and duration of the rainfall events.

Lake Flooding Alert!

Lake Worth is considered full at 594.0 above sea level. It is at 596.68 as of 6:00 AM this morning.

TRWD predicts Lake Worth will rise to 596.91 by noon today. All lake projections are based on rain that has already fallen and has generated flows recorded at stream and lake gauges.  This information is subject to change as weather conditions change.

My personal expectation is that we will reach the same flood level as we saw earlier in the year if not higher.

If you have valuables on your boat dock or lower ground please move it to higher ground. If you have neighbors out of town please check if they need assistance.

If you have a boat or property that has floated away. Please contact the lake marshall's office at 817-238-9090. If you have an emergency dial 911. Don't risk your life over property,

TRWD blog with up to date info:

http://www.trwd.com/lake-level-blog

More current lake levels:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=08045400

Be safe!

Mark McCauley

co-chair NASLW

http://naslw.blogspot.com

Please note that TRWD expects Lake Worth 2 more feet by the morning of the 29th.

Please note that TRWD expects Lake Worth 2 more feet by the morning of the 29th.

TRWD blog with up to date info:

http://www.trwd.com/lake-level-blog

More current lake levels:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=08045400

Be safe!

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 22 6:00 PM

Please join us the the Neighborhood Association on South Lake Worth annual meeting!

Thursday, October 22. 6:00 to 7:00.

Gather at 5:30 to eat BBQ from Billy's Oak Acres and socialize. The meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:00.

Guests:

Dennis Shinglton our City Councilman District 7. 

Vernon Gray, Fort Worth Police neighborhood patrol officer.

Captain Michael Steffens, commander of NASJRB.

Bob Naughton, Catherine Huckaby, Fort Worth community engagement.

After the meeting we will get a tour of the new Mounted Patrol Facility!

See you there!

Join Mayor Betsy Price and District 7 Council member Dennis Shingleton on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. for a Rolling Town Hall!

Good afternoon friends and neighbors!

Grab a bike, helmet and a water bottle and join us as we enjoy a casual ride around Lake Worth in District 7. Hear the latest news, ask questions and see some of the changes to the District. We’re excited to roll through different parts of our city and look forward to hearing your ideas on how we can keep improving! 

Meet us at 6:00p.m. in the parking lot of the Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility Parking Lot (1901 Las Vegas Trail North) for a casual bike ride under eight miles and return to that point to wrap it up. Hope to see you there! For information please follow the event on Facebook by clicking here or visit the City’s website by clicking here.

The bike ride will begin at 6:00 at the Fort Worth PD Mounted Patrol facility on N. Las Vegas Trail. .
Councilman Shingleton will also be attendance.

Thank you,

Mark McCauley

Co-chair, NASLW

Lake Levels continue to rise (1.25 feet above full pool predicted by Thursday)

Dear Neighbors,

Lake levels are rising and will likely continue to rise.  If you have small boats or other items around your shore you might pull them to a higher elevation. Please check with neighbors who are away and may need assistance with their items as well.

The flood gates on Eagle Mountain are open.

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Please bookmark the link below for the most up to date data from Tarrant Regional Water District: 

http://www.trwd.com/lake-level-blog. 

May 13th at 12:00am

Eagle Mountain Lake - Current elevation is 649.23 ft-msl (normal conservation pool = 649.10 ft-msl.).  Eagle Mountain is expected to reach approximately 649.22 ft-msl by 6:00 a.m. this morning.  Current models estimate that Eagle Mountain will discharge 3311 cfs at 6:00 a.m. this morning.
Lake Worth – Current elevation is 593.06 ft-msl (normal conservation pool = 594.00 ft-msl.)  Lake Worth is expected to reach approximately 593.72 ft-msl by 6:00 a.m. this morning.
Lake residents are strongly encouraged to monitor lake levels as additional rainfall is in the short-term forecast.  Updates will be posted as they become available.

***Disclaimer***

All lake projections are based on rain that has already fallen and has generated flows recorded at stream and lake gauges.  This information is subject to change as weather conditions change.

Mean Sea Level (msl)

TRWD HOTLINE 817-720-4296


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From: Bounds, Paul S.
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: Eagle Mountain Lake Discharge

 

Just finished talking to Laura Blaylock at TRWD. They have being doing an analysis of predicted rainfall, flow rates from tributaries and discharge rates from Eagle Mtn. Lake.  They are predicting that Lake Worth will crest at 595.25 on Thursday morning.  The spillway elevation is 594.5 so the flow will be going over the spillway.  A 100 year flood event at Lake Worth generates an elevation of 599.  In the past I have been very impressed with the accuracy of their models.  In 2007 their prediction was within 2” of the actual crest at Lake Worth.  I would encourage everyone to move lawn furniture,etc. to higher ground to avoid having it wash away.

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Thank you,

Mark McCauley

Co-chair NASLW

Stay informed:

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Lake levels

Lake levels are rising and will likely continue to rise.  If you have small boats or other items around your shore you might pull them to a higher elevation. Please check with neighbors who are away and may need assistance with their items as well.

The flood gates on Eagle Mountain have been at least partially opened. 

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Please bookmark the link below for the most up to date data from Tarrant Regional Water District: 

http://www.trwd.com/lake-level-blog. 

Update: May 11 at 5:30pm

Lake Worth - Conservation elevation (normal pool) = 594.00 ft-msl
Current elevation is 592.1 ft-msl.  Lake Worth will be rising slowly throughout the day and is expected to reach near 592.2 ft-msl by 9:00 p.m. tonight.

Lake residents are strongly encouraged to monitor lake levels as additional rainfall is in the short-term forecast.  Updates will be posted as they become available.

***Disclaimer***

All lake projections are based on rain that has already fallen and has generated flows recorded at stream and lake gauges.  This information is subject to change as weather conditions change.

Mean Sea Level (msl)

TRWD HOTLINE 817-720-4296


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Thank you,

Mark McCauley

Co-chair NASLW

Stay informed:

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