Colorado River crests at highest level since 1913 in La Grange

LA GRANGE, Texas (KXAN) — The Colorado River crested Monday afternoon in La Grange at a level not seen in more than 100 years. At 2 p.m. the river reached a stage of 54.2 feet.  Fayette County officials expanded the mandatory evacuation zone.
The river crested at the 5th highest level on record at Smithville, reaching 31.9 feet. Homes and businesses were also flooded there.
On Sunday morning, Fayette County issued a mandatory evacuation for everyone in the area from Water Street to th