California Water Level Update as Officials Issue New Warning
Summary
California water officials report that the state's reservoirs have water levels near or above average despite warnings of future extreme weather, including drought and floods, as the state enters a new water year. There is a high chance of La Niña occurring this fall, which could bring dry weather and intense storms.Key Facts
- California's largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, is at 109% of its average capacity.
- The state faces potential weather challenges from droughts and floods due to climate variability.
- A La Niña event, which often brings dry weather, has a 71% chance of developing this fall.
- In 2023, Lake Oroville's water level was 2,587,306 acre-feet at the start of the water year, lower than its historical high in 2011.
- State agencies are preparing for potential floods by storing over 4.3 million sandbags.
- Several large reservoirs in California are above average capacity for this time of year.
- The water year in California starts on October 1 and ends on September 30 the following year.
- California's residents can check real-time reservoir and weather data on the California Water Watch portal.
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