UPDATE: SJRA increases release from Lake Conroe due to repetitive storm systems

UPDATE: May 27

See related link about SJRA closing Lake Conroe. San Jacinto River Authority closes Lake Conroe

The San Jacinto River Authority has closed Lake Conroe due to high levels, submerged objects, and floating debris. The rash of storms has also necessitated the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) to increase the discharge from Lake Conroe once again.

At the present time 9275 CFS (cubic feet per second) is being released from Lake Conroe to achieve normal pool level of 201.98 ft.

UPDATE: May 2

The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) has had to increase the discharge from Lake Conroe again, due to the storms that have moved through north Montgomery County.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the northern area of the county at 3:27 a.m., specifically the Willis area, and another band of thunderstorms moved eastward through Montgomery County just prior to 11:00 a.m.

The rainfall necessitated releasing water from the lake to maintain it at pool level. Currently 3753 CFS (cubic feet per second), is being released.

See related link on River Flood Warnings at

UPDATE: April 25

The SJRA continues to reduce the release from Lake Conroe. Currently at 2645 CFS.

UPDATE: April 20

The San Jacinto River Authority continues to monitor the Lake Conroe level. Currently the amount being released has been increased to 6978 CFS, up from 5330 CFS on April 18.

LAKE CONROE, Texas - The west side of Montgomery County has certainly been affected by the heavy rainfall too. As the National Weather Service continues to issue Flash Flood Warnings for the Greater Houston and surrounding area, some are experiencing what is being referred to as a 500-year flood event. Southwest of The Woodlands, the Cypress area has already received over 15 inches of rain, but closer to home Lake Conroe has exceeded the fill limit.

To remedy the situation the San Jacinto River Authority is discharging 5330 CFS (cubic feet per second) through the dam, and will continue to do so until Lake Conroe recedes to the normal pool level of 201.98 ft. (Normal Pool=201ft). This will have an adverse affect on the creeks. Residents in low-lying areas need to move to higher ground.

Stay tuned to Conroe Today for more updates.

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