Jacobs Well is flowing again after Texas storms


Posted: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:33 PM - 7,111 Readers

By: Dante Motley


Water is once again spilling from Jacob’s Well in Wimberley after mid-July storms recharged the underground supply that feeds the iconic Hill Country artesian spring. The recent heavy rains have restored visible flow and raised water levels, giving visitors a rare glimpse of the spring resembling its former self following years of prolonged drought and heavy local groundwater pumping from the Trinity Aquifer.

The popular swimming hole has been closed to the public since June 2022 due to chronically low or zero flow. While current conditions mark the strongest recovery in years (around 2 cubic feet per second), officials note that sustained flow closer to the historical average of 4–6 cfs will be needed before swimming can safely resume; the natural area remains open for hiking and guided tours in the meantime.




Read Full Story at: Dante Motley



MORE IN ENTERTAINMENTMore Entertainment news

Entertainment

Drift or Treat brings boat-hopping trick-or-treating to Devil's Cove on Halloween

Oct 19, 2026

Halloween on Lake Travis is getting a floating twist. Drift or Treat, a free community event from Adventure = LIFE, takes over Party Cove (Devil's Cove) on the north shore near...

Read more →

Entertainment

Haunted Shores turns Volente Beach into a spooky walk-through, with a boat ride around Starnes Island

Oct 18, 2026

Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark has transformed into Haunted Shores: The Abandoned Waterpark for the Halloween season. The walk-through is packed with haunted scenes, costumed...

Read more →

Entertainment

Lakeway's free Witches Ride parade and carnival is tonight

Oct 17, 2026

Lakeway's annual Witches Ride takes over Lakeway Drive tonight, Saturday, Oct. 17. Costumed riders on bikes, trikes, scooters, skates, golf carts, wagons or just their own two f...

Read more →

Entertainment

Eventes : Goat weekend at Krause Springs, Lakeway comedy night and a Lago Vista Pancake Fly-in

Oct 16, 2026

The cooler weather arrives just in time for a busy weekend of things to do around the lake, according to Lake Travis Current's weekly roundup of local events. Spicewood - Krause...

Read more →