Houston Public Works Press Release

Property Owners Should Prepare for Lower Lake Levels

July 06, 2024

HOUSTON - Houston Public Works will temporarily lower Lake Houston by 12-inches in preparation for the upcoming rain event from Tropical Storm Beryl. Lowering will begin at a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024. It takes 20 hours to lower Lake Houston by 12-inches. The lake level will be reduced to an elevation of 41.4 feet. 


Property owners should secure property along the shoreline.

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  • Erin Jones | Public Information Officer
  • Mayor's Office of Communications
  • 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
  • 713.853.6073
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