Brandy Campbell reports on the recovery efforts and floodgate operations following historic rains in the Texas Hill Country.

Brandy Campbell reports that residents in the Texas Hill Country are beginning recovery efforts after historic downpours caused life-threatening flooding. The region saw up to two feet of rain within a three-day period, resulting in two fatalities and over 250 rescues. The flooding has pushed Lake Travis to 100% capacity for the first time since 2019, ending a period of significant drought. To manage the rising water, the Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates at Mansfield Dam on Saturday, marking the first such operation in seven years. While the lake has entered its flood pool, officials noted that the dam is successfully storing water for a controlled downstream release. Impacts are visible across the region, with the Farm-to-Market 481 bridge collapsing in Uvalde County and several public boat ramps at Lake Travis closing as the shoreline pushed back toward the parks. Although Tropical Storm Bertha is currently tracking through the Gulf, it is expected to bring winds and light rain rather than heavy, flood-producing precipitation to the recovering areas.

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