ATX Water
Watercolor illustration of a dry limestone creek bed under drought grasses
Does the Greenbelt have water?
Dry
Loop 360: 0 cfs · Lost Creek: 0.8 cfs · 1h ago

No flow at the gauge.

Bacteria: clear

Rule of thumb: wait 48 - 72h after significant rain before swimming in creeks.

Why?
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Is Austin in a drought?
Highland LakesNo drought · 93% fullDrought MonitorSevere drought (D2)Barton Springs aquiferAt exceptional drought levels
Lady Bird Lake
428.3 ft
held at a constant ~428.6 ft · 56 min ago
At its normal level
Lake gauge →
Barton Springs
23 cfs
spring discharge · water 72°F · 1h ago

The spring flows year-round. Check the city's pool page to see if the pool is open.

Springs gauge →