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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Alejandra Martinez

Floodwater starts arriving in Corpus Christi reservoirs, sparking hope for a water crisis delay

Two critical South Texas lakes that supply water to drought-stricken Corpus Christi will rise significantly in the coming days as runoff from last week’s flooding rain flows downstream from the Hill Country.

It is, however, too early to predict if it will be a true “drought buster,” hydrological experts say, or if rising lake levels will push back mandatory water use restrictions for residents.

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