Medina Lake rises, but overall level still low

Heavy rainfall across the Texas Hill Country has given Medina Lake its biggest boost in years, raising water levels nearly 13 feet over the past eight days and pushing the drought-stricken reservoir to its highest elevation since 2022.

As of Monday, June 22, Medina Lake stood at 989.75 feet above sea level and was 8.4% full by volume, according to the Texas Water Development Board.

While the recent rise marks a dramatic turnaround from historic lows recorded in 2025, the reservoir remains more than 74 feet below its conservation pool elevation.