Wirtz Dam opened floodgates on July 17, 2026, allowing the Pedernales River to flow through Llano County and into Central Texas.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 17

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Llano County Central Texas Wirtz Dam

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Both Wirtz Dam and Max Starcke Dam opened floodgates simultaneously on July 17, 2026, in response to county flooding concerns. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Llano County
county in Texas, United States

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Central Texas
region in the U.S. state of Texas
- Weather patterns are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, affecting the Central Texas region.Mon 09:16
- Brazos River Authority manages water supply across Central Texas, with territory extending near Lubbock and Freeport.Mon 06:51
Wirtz Dam
dam in Texas, United States

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Related events

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, caused flash flooding in Burnet County, located in Central Texas, starting June 5, 2026.Jun 10

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Jul 17fox7austin.com