By BARBARA GREEN

More than 150,000 gallons of water a minute are flowing out of Lake Amon G. Carter’s spillway as the lake’s overflow above 920 mean sea level heads south downstream toward Eagle Mountain Lake and other stops in the Trinity River Basis.

During the last two weeks more than 12 inches of rain have fallen on the Bowie area, helping fill Lake Amon Carter. At the maximum the lake topped 927.42 on May 11, 7.42 feet above its capacity at 920.

City of Bowie officials have been taking heat from residents around Lake Amon Carter whose homes were flooded from rising lake waters, heavy rainfall or run-off. They are upset about damaged docks and retaining walls, and in other instances water coming into their homes causing damage.

Persons with flood damage can contact the American Red Cross, which was in town during the stormy weekend. The disaster assistance team may be able to help. Call 325-677-2622. Read more about the high water and how Lake Amon Carter is designed to handle it in the Saturday News. By