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:

http://naslw.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/naslw

https://southlakeworth.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

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:

http://naslw.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/naslw

https://southlakeworth.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

Emergency drills at NAS Fort Worth JRB - February 2 thru 13, 2015

From: Baker, Rusty CIV NAS JRB Fort Worth, N00P <rusty.baker@navy.mil>

Subject: FW: SC-CS 15 Starts Monday (Feb. 2)

Date: January 29, 2015 2:23:43 PM CST

To our local Neighborhood Associations,

NAS Fort Worth JRB will participate in the exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC-CS) 2015.   This annual exercise will be conducted on all Navy installations located in the continental United States Feb. 2 - 13.

This exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units. The primary focus of SC-CS 15 is to enhance the training and readiness of the Navy's anti-terrorism program and naval security force personnel to respond to real-world threats.

Exercise SC-CS 2015 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled annual exercise.

The elevation of Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) and increased security measures can be anticipated on the installation for the duration of the exercise.  While mitigations to alleviate traffic congestion are in place, unit commands are encouraged to communicate the potential for base-access delay with their military and civilian workforce and their families, retirees and visitors.

During the SC-CS 15 exercise, installation personnel and the surrounding local area community may see an increase in travel time coming to and from an installation.  Installation personnel, contractors, visitors and retirees are asked to be flexible with their scheduling of meetings and appointments.  Local area residents may also see increased military activity and possible traffic and pedestrian congestion associated with the exercise.  Dates and times for arriving and departing the installation, established meetings and appointments may need to be rescheduled due to exercise events on or near the installation.  This will help to alleviate base and local community traffic delays caused by exercise play.

In the early afternoon of Monday, Feb 2nd, NAS Fort Worth JRB is scheduled to conduct response training for some of its emergency first responders, such as on-base police and paramedics. During this training exercise, you may hear sirens or see emergency vehicles and responders converging in an area of the base. There's also the likelihood that increased security measures may temporarily affect base access.

It is routine for military installations to execute security and emergency response procedures for possible aircraft accidents, chemical releases, active shooters, terrorist activity, and other incidents and accidents throughout the year.  Our surrounding municipalities' emergency responders often partner with us to expand and enhance the training.

The Navy is committed to keeping the public informed about any likely impacts this exercise may cause. Examples include but are not limited to: increased traffic near bases to include major roads that feed into the base entrance, loud speaker announcements, emergency vehicles with full lights and sirens, and mock drills.

It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of this installation but most importantly, to ensure the safety of our personnel and their families.

Sincerely and respectfully,

Rusty Baker
NAS Fort Worth JRB Public Affairs Officer
Rusty.Baker@navy.mil
(817) 782-7815 Office
(817) 825-6403 Cell

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Cowton Cleanup March 28th

Dear Neighborhood Leaders,

 

Come out and join thousands of Fort Worth residents for the largest litter cleanup of the year - the 30th annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup.
http://fortworthtexas.gov/cowtowncleanup...

Following the cleanup, make sure to come join in the fun at Earth Party. This year Earth Party will take place at Magnolia Green Park, 1201 Lipscomb St., from 11 am – 4pm!

If you have any questions please contact Keep Fort Worth Beautiful at 817-392-5151 or email them at kfwb@fortworthtexas.gov.

 

 

Jessica Gonzales

Neighborhood Education Specialist

Neighborhood Education Office

City of Fort Worth

Phone: 817-392-2227

Email: Jessica.Gonzales@fortworthtexas.gov

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