NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Recreational access to the Comal River has been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

RELATED: Austin weather: Another 1 to 3 inches possible over next 48 hours What they're saying: Current conditions on the Comal River include poor water clarity, fast-moving water, and other hazardous conditions that make recreation unsafe, says the city of New Braunfels.

Staff will continue to monitor river conditions and will determine when it is safe to reopen the Comal River for recreational use.