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Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes
By Sarah Spivey at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
It’s been a rough few years. Since 2022, San Antonio , the Hill Country, and surrounding areas have been in perpetual drought. Each year has featured below-average rain. And whenever we actually got heavy rain, it came all at once after long periods of dry weather. Spring flow has been low, the Ed...
Key takeaway Since 2022, San Antonio, the Hill Country, and surrounding areas have been in perpetual drought.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent surge in rainfall has brought much-needed relief to San Antonio's water sources, with Medina Lake and the Edwards Aquifer showing significant improvements. Medina Lake, which had plummeted to just 2.2% full in July 2024, has risen over 13 feet and is now at its highest level in nearly four years. The Edwards Aquifer, which had approached its lowest levels since the 1950s, has seen a substantial increase of over 22 feet since the steady rains began in April. This uptick in water levels is crucial for the city's ecosystem and water supply, and will likely have a positive impact on the local environment and wildlife. As the city continues to recover from years of drought, it will be important to monitor the aquifer and lake levels to ensure that this progress is sustained, and to plan for the future of San Antonio's water management.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? It’s been a rough few years. Since 2022, San Antonio, the Hill Country, and surrounding areas have been in perpetual drought. Each year has featured below-average rain. And whenever we actually got heavy rain, it came all at once after long periods of dry weather. Spring flow has been low, the Ed...
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