Drought Conditions Persist Across South Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The US Drought Monitor reports that much of Texas, including our region, remains under drought conditions with little change in the forecast. The Corpus Christi area is currently in a moderate drought, while the watershed's upper reaches are in a severe to extreme drought. According to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, the outlook for much of Texas through April favors below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures.

On December 16, 2024, the City enacted Stage 3 water restrictions after the combined levels for the City’s primary water source, Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoirs, dropped below 20%. Today, the levels are at 17.9 %.

The City continues to investigate potential groundwater sources to supplement reservoir supplies. Currently, there are several groundwater wells located between Lake Corpus Christi and the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, which were utilized most recently in the 1990s to supplement the Nueces River in providing water to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant.

Engineering assessments are underway to evaluate these existing wells and determine their viability as additional water resources.

To learn more about Stage 3 water restrictions and frequently asked questions, visit stage3.cctexas.com.

For media inquiries, contact Robert Gonzales, Public Information Manager, at (361) 826-3233 or robertg8@cctexas.com. 

Every Drop Counts, Conserve Corpus Christi.