LAKE SOMERVILLE FLOOD UPDATE
Lake Somerville has been considered 100% full for the last 3 months. The Lake’s current elevation is at 245.12ft. while normal elevation is 238ft. Water is being released from the lake at 1 cubic foot per second into Yegua Creek which flows into the Brazos River.
The flooding is looking similar to Lake Somerville last May when heavy rains caused camp grounds and boat ramps to flood leading to the lake closing for the entire summer.
All reservations for Rocky Creek Park beginning May 1st and running through the 31st are already in the process of being cancelled as well as Reservations for sites 65-83 in Yegua Creek Park. All affected parties should be notified by NRRS and a full refund should be issued. At this time, repairs continue in the park and future reservations may be affected as well.
Currently CLOSED are:
- Birch Creek State Park
- Rocky Creek Park (Both Ramps)
- Yegua Creek Park #1
- Birch Creek State Park, Big Creek Park and Rocky Creek Park remain CLOSED.
- Pecan Lake is CLOSED.
All others should be accessible.