You can now track the most current local and statewide water conditions down to your region, and even your neighborhood, on the California Water Watch website. Detailed information for precipitation and surface water information is also available in the California Data Exchange Center (CDEC).

Jan 28, 2025 · Here is a snapshot of what water leaders and media are saying in California and nationally: State water officials and water districts weigh in Association of California Water Agencies: “Water supply has not hindered firefighting efforts. Reservoirs in California are at or above average storage levels for this time of year, thanks in part to ...

California Water Watch offers the most current local and statewide water conditions down to your region and even your neighborhood. A drone view of water levels at Bidwell Bar Bridge at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Photo taken December 20, 2024. Water Year to Date Precipitation Percentage of Average (%) - 02/07/2025.

Feb 3, 2025 · The US Army Corps of Engineers opened two dams on Friday in Central California and let roughly 2.2 billion gallons of water flow out of reservoirs, after President Donald Trump ordered the release ...

This is a list of the largest reservoirs, or man-made lakes, in the U.S. state of California. All fifty-three reservoirs that contain over 100,000 acre-feet (0.12 km 3) of water at maximum capacity are listed. This includes those formed by raising the level of natural lakes, such as at Lake Tahoe.

Jan 25, 2019 · This dashboard provides a bit more detail on the state of each of the reservoirs while also showing an aggregate total. It updates hourly using data from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) website, giving an up-to-date picture of California reservoir levels.

Many large reservoirs are managed to reserve space for floodwaters during the fall through spring months and this dedication of storage space is accounted for by using percent of average for …

The website allows viewers to query information (precipitation, temperature, reservoirs, streamflow, groundwater, snowpack, soil moisture, and vegetation conditions) on maps and show user-defined boundary areas of interest (HUC-8 watersheds, counties, water agencies, groundwater sustainability agencies, or drinking water providers).

Jan 3, 2025 · Explore California drought and water issues, including reservoir levels, water shortages reported, and water restrictions.

5 days ago · Here’s how California’s 10 largest reservoirs stand as the wet season draws closer. Taller than the Hoover Dam, the Lake Oroville Dam at 770 feet is the tallest in the United States. An acre foot is approximately 326,000 gallons. The average U.S. household is estimated to use between one half to one acre foot per year.