NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Recreation on the Guadalupe River inside the New Braunfels city limits will be limited to guided raft trips beginning Tuesday, city officials said.
Water release from Canyon Lake due to flooding will make conditions for most forms of recreation, including tubing and most forms of rafting and kayaking, dangerous, city public information officer Sheri Masterson said.
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Starting at 7 p.m. Monday, incremental flood release increases will be made to achieve a flow of 2,500 cubic feet per second by midnight, Masterson said. The flow will increase to 5,000 cubic feet per second around 4 a.m. Tuesday and will be maintained at that rate until the lake flood pool drops to 911 feet.
"Low-lying areas near the Guadalupe River, such as River Road and waterside campsites, should take note and remain aware of river conditions during this high release rate and with the pending weather forecast," Masterson said. "Check with your accommodation providers and local river outfitters to enjoy your river-related experiences safely."
As of Monday, the Comal River was open but residents and visitors were advised to monitor the weather because more rain is in the forecast this week, Masterson said.
For current river flows and additional information, click here.
To view the city's road closure map, click here.