Lake Texoma Flooding Devastates Businesses and Marina Operations

Severe Flooding at Lake Texoma

• ⚠️ Lake Texoma is experiencing severe flooding, with the water level nearly 8 feet higher than its usual high point.
• 🌧️ Heavy rains and strong winds, including sustained 60-70 mph gusts since May, have contributed to the extreme water levels.

Impact on Willow Springs Marina

• 📉 Willow Springs Marina and Resort owner Paul Caspersonson reports a dramatic decrease in visitors, with business impacted by almost 70% in May compared to the previous year.
• 🚫 Normally bustling with hundreds of people daily, the marina is now experiencing an almost complete absence of customers.
• 🏕️ Many cabins have been relocated further inland, and some boating ramps remain submerged.

Economic Consequences and Future Outlook

• 🗓️ The flooding effectively canceled the crucial Memorial Day weekend, a key kickoff for the season.
• 🌊 Roads on the property are completely submerged, and even restrooms are floating on the water's surface.
• 😟 The loss of a whole season could severely harm businesses reliant on the lake.
• 📈 The Lake of Texoma Association is preparing for an additional 10 inches of rain.
• 🙏 Caspersonson hopes to reopen the marina for the July 4th holiday, as too much quiet signifies a significant business crisis.