Recent heavy rains in the Cedar Creek Lake area granted the wishes of public officials, business owners, farmers and ranchers and homeowners -- the lake is quickly filling up.

As runoff continued from creeks into the lake, the level rose nearly to full pool by Wednesday, March 11. With more rain in the forecast for tomorrow, March 12, the lake will be overflowing for the first time since mid-2012.

Best of all, weather forecasters expect the rain to end for the weekend, giving the Cedar Creek Lake area mild Spring weather perfect for boating, fishing and outdoor recreation for the first time in 2015.

(UPDATE: March 14 -- So far no sun, and light rain continued through Friday, March 13. It appears lake residents must wait a while longer for sunny days because more rain is in the forecast for next week. But most people can live with that seeing as how the lake and channels once again are filled with water.)

Cedar Creek Lake began the year more than four-foot below full pool. The long drought took a heavy toll on lakeside businesses that depend on heavy traffic during the high season to stay afloat all year long.

Likewise, lakeside cities dependent on sales tax revenue also suffered.