Flooding has occurred from storms that began September 7, 2010. Under the Authority of Section 8-5-21 of the Austin City Code, I hereby determine that flood conditions exist in the following described rivers, or lakes:
- Lake Austin
- Lady Bird Lake
- Colorado River below Longhorn Dam
- All creeks within the City of Austin
Said waterways are collectively the “Flood Ban Area”.
These areas are likely to have high and swift waters, which combined with
debris, have made the recreational, commercial and navigational use of
Lake Austin, Town Lake, the portion of the Colorado River below Longhorn
Dam, Barton Creek, and all other Creeks within the City of Austin
unsafe.
I hereby ORDER a ban on all navigational boating in and all recreational use of the Flood Ban Area.
I hereby ORDER a ban on all commercial boating, with the exception of motorized commercial watercraft with a length of forty (40) feet or greater, on Lake Austin between Walsh Boat Landing and the Loop 360 bridge.
Persons are advised that it is an offense to violate this ORDER or to attempt a low water crossing of any road that has been barricaded.
Watercraft illegally being operated on waters in the Flood Ban Area may be impounded.
Persons should contact the City of Austin Police Headquarters at 715 E. 8th St., Austin, during business hours, to request written authorization to secure property in the Flood Ban Area. Proof of ownership or occupancy is required.
Posted at City Hall on this the 10th day of September, 2010.
This ORDER is effective at 12 noon Friday, September 10, 2010 and expires at 12 noon, Monday, September 13, 2010.
