As of Jan. 4, Lavon Lake was 8.58 feet above its full pool level of 492 feet.

The lake is more than 20 feet higher than during the same time in 2015.

The city of Frisco has recommended turning sprinkler systems off because most grasses are dormant this time of year.

Visit www.friscotexas.gov/water for weekly watering recommendations and to sign up for Frisco Water Wise alerts. Residents can also sign up for free sprinkler system checks at the same link.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as much as 50 percent of the water used for outdoor watering is wasted because of inefficient watering methods and systems.