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Weeks of excessive rainfall have forced Texas officials to open a third gate at Possum Kingdom Lake's Morris Sheppard Dam, putting nearby areas on voluntary evacuation and closing roadways.
The Brazos River Authority said Monday that the gate had been opened for a release of about 28,400 cubic feet of water per second.
In accordance with the release, the Texas Department of Transportation closed the Highway 16 Bridge below the dam.
"Be advised river levels will rise quickly," the organization cautioned. "Recreation on the Brazos River is discouraged during gate releases. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1."