Ensor & Co., Realtors
  • 512-740-8389
  • Austin MLS Search
    • Search by City
      • Downtown Austin
      • University of Texas Campus Real Estate
      • East Austin
      • Lakeway
      • The Preserve at Lakeway
      • Westlake
      • Bee Cave
      • Dripping Springs
      • Cedar Park
      • Hutto
      • Kyle
      • Leander
      • Round Rock
      • Pflugerville
      • Bastrop
      • Cedar Creek
    • Search by Community
      • Avery Ranch
      • Belterra
      • Belvedere
      • Bryson
      • Circle C
      • Cold Springs
      • Covered Bridge
      • Falconhead
      • River Place
      • Rocky Creek
      • Rough Hollow
      • Serene Hills
      • Shadowglen
      • Star Ranch
      • Steiner Ranch
      • Sweetwater
      • Teravista
      • Tessera on Lake Travis
      • Travisso
      • The Hollows on Lake Travis
  • Ready to Sell a Home?
  • Meet Our Agents
  • Contact Us!
    • Request Info
    • Join Our Team!
    • Helpful Links
    • Free Home Pricing Report
0 Likes
88 Subscribers
0 Followers
Ensor & Co., Realtors
  • 512-740-8389
  • Austin MLS Search
    • Search by City
      • Downtown Austin
      • University of Texas Campus Real Estate
      • East Austin
      • Lakeway
      • The Preserve at Lakeway
      • Westlake
      • Bee Cave
      • Dripping Springs
      • Cedar Park
      • Hutto
      • Kyle
      • Leander
      • Round Rock
      • Pflugerville
      • Bastrop
      • Cedar Creek
    • Search by Community
      • Avery Ranch
      • Belterra
      • Belvedere
      • Bryson
      • Circle C
      • Cold Springs
      • Covered Bridge
      • Falconhead
      • River Place
      • Rocky Creek
      • Rough Hollow
      • Serene Hills
      • Shadowglen
      • Star Ranch
      • Steiner Ranch
      • Sweetwater
      • Teravista
      • Tessera on Lake Travis
      • Travisso
      • The Hollows on Lake Travis
  • Ready to Sell a Home?
  • Meet Our Agents
  • Contact Us!
    • Request Info
    • Join Our Team!
    • Helpful Links
    • Free Home Pricing Report
  • Lake Travis
  • Real Estate News

Central Texas Drought Maps Showing Signs of Improvement

  • March 30, 2012
  • One comment
  • 2 minute read
  • 283 views
  • Joseph Ensor
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

The majority of Travis County is now in D2 drought conditions. View the drought monitor maps below and note the vast difference from prior drought monitor reports. The two major reasons for the improvement have been recent rains as well as the LCRA operating the Highland Lakes under emergency drought relief measures. The past few months have been very wet historically for Central Texas, and although we can definitely use more rain, there exists considerable reason for optimism.

One major issue has been that the LCRA has lacked the ability and authority within the current water management plan to manage long-term, severe drought conditions. These conditions are improving and current lake levels are just beginning to rise. I’ve written another article discussing the important changes in the new proposed LCRA water management plan. It is currently awaiting TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) approval. This state agency has up to one year to approve the new plan.

Here’s the 5 conditions of drought:

D4-Drought—Exceptional (Austin has been here for quite some time)
D3-Drought– Extreme
D2-Drought– Severe – CURRENT Condition -majority of Travis County
D1-Drought– Moderate
D0- Abnormally Dry – (not a drought)

Located below are three drought monitor maps which illustrate the severity of the drought and the degree of recent change across Central Texas. Clearly the change is evident since September, and more so in the last 2 months.  Our newest map, on March 20th, shows that most of Travis county is under D0-D1 conditions and only part of the county is under D2. In Williamson county, approximately one half of is under D2 conditions, the remainder is under better conditions. A D0 rating is closest to non-drought conditions, and we are approaching this critical event. Positive news and catching up and refilling the lakes will soon occur. These drought maps are released each Thursday by the US Department of Agriculture.

Drought Map -September 6, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drought Map– January 24, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drought Map — March 20, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a quick animated look at the past 12 weeks across the nation:

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/12_week.gif

If you would like to specify additional timeframes: Use this tool to animate the drought over the past 4, 12, 24, and 52 weeks.

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/dmimg_archive.htm

As you can see, the rain in the past few days, while only a couple of inches, created a rise in the lake of around 4 feet. Currently, as of Friday March 23rd, Lake Travis is at 639.17 feet. These are considerable reasons for optimism for Central Texans.

I will continue to monitor the drought and the effects on Central Texas Real Estate. Check back for updates and more in depth analysis of the drought as well as other matters related to Austin, Texas Real Estate.

For further information about Lake Travis waterfront properties, Steve Broyles can be contacted at 512-917-4298. Steve is a Realtor and has held a Texas Broker’s License since 2003.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Joseph Ensor

Joseph Ensor is a Texas real estate broker and the owner of Ensor & Co. Realtors. In addition to representing select clients, he works closely with each of his team members to help them build a successful career in selling Austin real estate. A graduate from Arizona State University with a degree in Finance, he enjoys helping his clients and his team members with the mathematical side of each transaction. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing and sales, he understands the overall complexities involved in a real estate transaction. He uses his expertise to overcome challenging situations and his objective is to work diligently and intelligently toward a positive outcome for his team and for his clients.

Previous Article
  • Lake Travis

What LCRA’s New Water Management Plan Means for Central Texas

  • March 29, 2012
  • Joseph Ensor
View Post
Next Article
  • Lake Travis

Lake Travis & Buchanan Waterfront Properties See Increase in Water Levels

  • March 31, 2012
  • Joseph Ensor
View Post
Facebook Page
Proof of Successful Sales
  • 10404 Roy Butler Dr, Austin, TX, 78717 in Avery Ranch – SOLD!
    • November 5, 2022
  • 28 Green Terrace Cove, Lakeway, TX 78734 – Exclusive Listing – SOLD!
    • August 30, 2022
  • We Just SOLD 14227 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641!
    • April 2, 2022
  • SOLD: 1075 Toltec Trl, Georgetown, TX 78626
    • March 22, 2022
  • 27 Green Terrace Cove, Lakeway, TX 78734 – SOLD
    • February 19, 2022
  • 2231 Sciaaca Rd, Spring, TX 77373 – SOLD!
    • November 29, 2021
  • 2007 Encino Cir #B, Austin, TX 78723 – Exclusive Listing of Ensor & Co. – SOLD!
    • October 15, 2021
  • 1413 Crested Butte Way, Georgetown TX 78626 – SOLD in La Conterra!
    • June 5, 2021
  • SOLD: Gorgeous, Modern Condo at 604 N Bluff #204, Austin, TX, 78745
    • April 28, 2021
  • 3604 Easy Money St - Lot For Sale in Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls
    SOLD: 3604 Easy Money St, Leander, TX, 78641 – Lot in Crystal Falls
    • February 11, 2021
  • 2830 Cool River Loop, Round Rock, TX, 78665 – SOLD
    • February 10, 2021
  • 2012 August Jake Dr, Leander, TX 78641 – SOLD!
    • January 28, 2021
  • 15306 Barrie Dr, Austin, TX, 78734 – SOLD!
    • January 27, 2021
  • SOLD! 2008 August Jake Dr, Leander, TX 78641
    • March 30, 2020
  • SOLD: 1801 Cactus Mound Dr, Leander, TX 78641
    • December 9, 2019
  • SOLD: 503 Barolo Cv, Austin, TX, 78738
    • November 8, 2019
  • SOLD: 12320 Granton Cv, Austin, TX, 78754
    • September 10, 2019
  • We Just SOLD 8800 Ambrosia Dr, Austin, TX, 78738!
    • August 27, 2019
  • We Just SOLD 13705 Shadowglade Pl, Manor TX 78653!
    • March 11, 2019
  • SOLD: 6005 Hudson Bend Rd, Austin, TX 78734
    • March 5, 2018
  • We SOLD 5804 Hudson Bend Rd, Austin, TX, 78734!
    • July 22, 2017
  • SOLD: 205 Tavish Trl, Lakeway, TX, 78738
    • July 14, 2017
  • SOLD: 2604 Lehigh Dr, Austin, TX, 78723
    • July 12, 2017
  • SOLD: 212 W Garrett Run, Austin TX 78753
    • June 20, 2017
  • We SOLD 1704 W. St Johns Ave, Austin TX 78757!
    • April 28, 2017

Meet the Team at Ensor & Co.
Becky Belt
Becky is a native Austinite, 8th generation Texan, and Daughter of the…
Jackie Ensor
Born and raised in the "Heart of Texas" (Bryan - College Station),…
Joseph Ensor
Joseph Ensor is a Texas real estate broker and the owner of Ensor &…
Kim Beckham
Kim Beckham is a Realtor located in Bastrop, TX where she has been…
Facebook Messenger Enabled
Tags
$6500 Tax Credit $8000 Tax Credit Austin Events Austin Foreclosures Austin Housing Market Stats Austin Real Estate Avery Ranch Bastrop Cedar Park Events Cedar Park Real Estate Central Austin Real Estate coming soon downtown austin condos Downtown Austin Real Estate East Austin East Austin Homes First Time Homebuyer georgetown golf course homes hardwood floors Homebuyer Tax Credits Extended housing tax credit Just Listed la conterra Lake Travis lakeway listing agent master planned community mueller North Austin open floor plan Photos pool Property Appraisals Recent Sales Data remodeled Round Rock Round Rock homes Search Austin Homes Selling Tips sold South Austin Homes Teravista views waterfront
Most Popular Posts
  • 15516 Prestancia Dr, Austin, TX 78717 – Exclusively Listed For Sale!
    • March 21, 2023
    • 31 views
  • 703 Screech Owl Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660 – Exclusively Listed For Sale!
    • January 31, 2023
    • 33 views
  • We Just Listed For Sale: 307 Colorado Dr, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612!
    • December 4, 2022
    • 35 views
  • Exclusive Ensor & Co Listing at 2207 Bancroft Lane #705, Houston, TX 77027
    • November 28, 2022
    • 29 views
  • 10404 Roy Butler Dr, Austin, TX, 78717 in Avery Ranch – SOLD!
    • November 5, 2022
    • 153 views
  • 28 Green Terrace Cove, Lakeway, TX 78734 – Exclusive Listing – SOLD!
    • August 30, 2022
    • 118 views
  • 8308 Prairie Rye – Exclusive Listing, For Sale by Ensor & Co
    • August 16, 2022
    • 121 views
  • Exclusive Listing: 3710 Green Trl N, Austin, TX, 78731
    • June 23, 2022
    • 560 views
Ensor & Co., Realtors
  • Privacy Policy
  • TREC Consumer Protection Notice
  • TREC Information About Brokerage Services
  • Office Intranet Login
Austin Real Estate Brokerage

Input your search keywords and press Enter.