Lake Travis drops to lowest level since September 2018

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lake Travis has dropped to its lowest level in 3.5 years.The lake level at Mansfield Dam was recorded at 656.17' above mean sea level at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, according to data from the Lower Colorado River Authority.That's the lowest level since September 2018, when the lake fell to 653.8'. The following month, heavy rain caused disastrous flooding across portions of Central Texas.The recent drop in lake levels comes as drought continues to worsen, particularly in the Hill