Lake Levels Show Effect of Drought - KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend

Lake Corpus Christi is a perfect example of how the drought is affecting our area. Last year, it was at 58.4-percent capacity. Now, that percentage has dropped to just 22.2-percent.

Also, this month, over 3,200 acre-feet of water at the lake has evaporated, despite the fact that nearly two inches of rain has fallen in the area this month.