Edwards Aquifer

The National Weather Service extended a flood watch for the Hill Country and the counties of Travis and Williamson through Monday evening.

The Edwards Aquifer rose three feet since Friday. The San Antonio Pool of the aquifer stood at nearly 638 feet on Monday, according to the Edwards Aquifer Authority. That is 10 feet higher than it was a year ago at this time.

Just two weeks ago pumpers were asked to cut back water usage for the first time to Stage 5 levels.

The National Weather Service reported Windcrest and Leon Valley both received more than two inches of rain during a 24-hour period that ended at 7 a.m. Friday.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority on Friday declared Stage 5 Critical Period Management for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool.

San Antonio has gone more than 40 days without measurable rain as of this week, the longest dry stretch since 2015.

Despite Hurricane Beryl and some isolated showers in the last 10 days, San Antonio's rainfall totals are little more than a drop in the bucket compared to what's needed to end a years-long drought for the region.

Tuesday through Thursday will be the hottest days of a hot week for San Antonio, with air temperatures near 101 and heat indices around 110. Highs for the rest of the week will push near 100 through at least Saturday.

Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year.

A recent rainfall may have recharged one, another may not have enough water to keep up with demand.