Toledo Bend Drought Stage Changed

MANY, La. (AP) – Rainfall over the past two months has prompted the Sabine River Authority of Texas to change the drought stage of Toledo Bend Reservoir from moderate to mild. Voluntary water use reductions are still encouraged by reservoir officials. The Shreveport Times reports the reservoir reached a historic low of 159.42 feet Nov. 22. Almost weekly rainfall has steadily pushed up the level, which was measured at 162.92 feet Thursday morning. By comparison, the reservoir was at 164.27 this time a year ago. The level is expected to improve in the coming days as runoff from this week’s rainfall hits the tributaries that feed into Toledo Bend.