Expect ramp closings at Lake Ray Roberts

[Shuck Water]

Stewarts Creek behind Pier 121

 

[BigN8]

This was our parking lot at the marina yesterday evening. I just saw a pic this morning from my friend and now it's 100% flooded. Still rising.

 

[JetPowered]

At least you have a peak of sunshine for a change.

 

[Jebinok]

This was taken 5/11/2015 Juniper West. texoma lake level at 626

 

[PEARCE]

Can one of our boats fit under that bridge @Jebinok ? That's a lot of damn water!

 

[txav8r]

Looks like there is still room under the willis bridge, but dang, the lakes are full and getting fuller...is that a word? lol

 

[PEARCE]

Well, I just talked to a lady at the floating cabins on Lake Murrey and they are in great shape and getting better. So our gathering on the 5th should be a go!

 

[Jebinok]

yes @PEARCE im sure our boats will go under, but with the lake being tore up, you wont catch me out there, Yet.

 

[txav8r]

"tore up" @Jebinok , you mean muddy red and floating debris everywhere? I flew over it yesterday and the east end of the lake isn't as stained, but I am sure it has its own share of debris.

 

[txav8r]

FM 922 is open across the west fork of Ray Roberts today. It appears that it was the pond on the north side of the road by pioneer valley that was flooding across the road, the lake is still down a few feet below the bridges.

 

[Jebinok]

yes @txav8r east has debris also. the washita is flowing 1,000,000. GPM

 

[jawsf16]

View attachment 21825 This was taken 5/11/2015 Juniper West. texoma lake level at 626

That's an impressive pic if you remember what it was last year.

 

[txav8r]

It would be safe to make the midnight run without running aground on a sandbar this season...after the debris settles out!

 

[txav8r]

@jawsf16 , is the ramp at highport open?

 

[Edward]

Well this is a bit concerning for those living below Ray Roberts (or any of the surrounding lakes that are swelling). Please stay safe everyone and ensure you are paying attention to the news if you are in a flood plane area.

http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/2015/05/12/residents-on-notice-as-water-is-released-from-lake-ray-roberts/27182891/

 

[txav8r]

Wish that we could keep a full lake all the time. I guess were kind of in a pickle here, both lakes are over full, rivers above and below are overfull, and the sky promises another foot over water over the next week. Ugh.

 

[BigN8]

Well I guess the parking lot is "officially" closed. Lake is still rising and it hasn't rained in 48 hours.

 

[jawsf16]

@jawsf16 , is the ramp at highport open?

My guess is closed. This is the upper road. There is a parking lot between the photographer and the dock..,

 

[txav8r]

I don't think any park or ramp on Ray Roberts is open. The TPWS says that Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch State Parks are closed through May 27, and will reopen May 28th if flood waters recede. The ramps are closed indefinitely.

 

[tdonoughue]

Stay safe, then come south for a visit... We will keep the light on for you at Lake Conroe.