Travis County released a press release Sunday going over their progress and updates on flood response and recovery. Nine fatalities have been confirmed in Travi
Travis County released a press release Sunday going over their progress and updates on flood response and recovery. Nine fatalities have been confirmed in Travis County with four people still missing. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the western portion of Travis County until 7 p.
m. Sunday. Rainfall could lead to flash flooding, and rain amounts of 2-4 inches with isolated amounts of 9-12 inches are possible. Excessive runoff is possible and may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The area should expect showers and thunderstorms most likely before 4 a.m. Monday. The chance of precipitation is 60% Sunday night with new rainfall amounts between 1/10th and 1/4th of an inch. Texas Taskforce 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team continues operations throughout the affected areas. Updates will be provided as additional information can be verified.Travis County Judge Andy Brown has updated his executive order that bans and prohibits all recreational use of the waterways in certain parts of Lake Travis due to hazards in the floodwaters. As of Sunday the ban applies to Lake Travis upstream of mile marker 36 and upstream of Sandy Creek Park. Travis County, state partners, and contractors have begun construction on a temporary solution for restoring access to Sandy Creek Bridge. A two-way low water crossing running parallel to the damaged bridge is 90% complete. Depending on weather and other external conditions, the temporary low water crossing is expected to open soon. CapMetro and Leander ISD will continue providing buses on Monday. Operations on weekdays will be from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. between Round Mountain Baptist Church, Leander Park & Ride, HEB on Hero Way, and the resource center. The buses will operate regularly throughout the day. Travis County officials have continued to urge the public to stay away from area creeks and rivers as flood recovery continues. Residents should not attempt to enter waterways to remove debris, as conditions remain hazardous. Only authorized crews should remove debris.
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