Historic Flood Levels on Lake Texoma - Take Care




Nobody expected Lake Texoma to reach or exceed 645 feet above sea level when marinas, homes and cabins were built and rebuilt over the years. It's an unprecedented flood in the midst of more of the same, all through Texas and Oklahoma.

While California and other western states are still suffering from a severe drought, we've gone from drought conditions and low lake levels, dried-up stock tanks and rivers to the exact opposite situation.

The ground is saturated, so farm equipment and drilling rigs and construction vehicles can't get where they need to go. And with the nearly constant flash flooding, people can't drive where they need to go either.

It's just about to storm again here on the West End of Lake Texoma this morning, but after this one the sun is predicted to shine for several days, and the lake level is predicted to start going down.

That's when we'll start seeing the full extent of the damage.

If you have a property or a boat that's flooded, remember to take great care with electricity and also with electrical and gas appliances when the water recedes. DO NOT turn on appliances that have been flooded. They will need to be repaired or replaced.

Even if they look ok, remember you can't see damage to circuits and valves, and that invisible damage could cost you much more than repair or replacement.

And beware of mold problems, too. Mold issues will be a big topic for another post, but for now, don't drive through flood water, and as you think ahead to the clean-up - take care.




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Lake Texoma Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 71

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 53

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 78

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 66

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 82

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 68

Friday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 82

Friday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 66


Lake Texoma Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/15: 615.66 (-1.34)



Lake Texoma

Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 9)

FAIR. Water stained; 60 degrees; 2.12 feet below pool. Striper fishing is about to break loose on live bait as we get closer to the shad spawn and the water temps hitting 60. Plenty of fish being caught on flats and ledges in 25-45 feet of water, bigger fish will hopefully finish their spawn this weekend with the full moon. Find dirty warmer water near the ends of the lake and look at points in shallow water for spawning fish. Look for crappie in the creeks with inflow and watch the rising water temps this week. Fish will be on shallow flats and points near spawning areas, jigs and minnows are productive. Dark colors in muddy water, light colors near docks and structure in clear water. Catfishing is up and down with the weather and lake levels. Fish flats off of the river channels in 25-45 feet of water with whole shad or rough fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is picking up. Look for brush and structure near docks and marinas, fish will be staged up and reactive to hard baits or plastics. Water temperatures will climb quickly this week as we get near the full moon and warmer days. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma, Guaranteed Guide Service. The lake is on the rise, so navigate with caution watching for floating debris. Striped bass are good with swimbaits on structure in 3-25 feet of water. When birds are active, cast swimbaits into the schooling stripers beneath in 30-70 feet of water. The slab bite will start soon. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.

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