Nevada residents concerned about water as levels drop
A recent poll reveals that many voters are concerned about the state's water supply.
Texas gets "extreme" warning at US border
National Weather Service meteorologists warn that conditions for "extreme fire behavior" are ideal in far western Texas.
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Lake Shasta update as California's biggest reservoir nears capacity
The lake will continue to rise as snow melts this month.
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Major Texas lake hits lowest water level in decades
Canyon Lake has plummeted to 886.75 feet this April, the lowest it has been since the 1960s, when it was constructed.
"Flash drought" warning as new alert issued in two states
The warning comes just as the National Weather Service issued a national drought outlook through July.
Texas is headed for a water problem
The most recent drought outlook revealed concerning news for western Texas.
California's largest reservoir in Napa County releases water: Video
Lake Berryessa reached full pool over the weekend, and water naturally flowed into the Morning Glory Spillway.
Death Valley has already received year's worth of rain
Rainfall totals surged in the "driest place in North America" after an atmospheric river hit the region in February.
Lake Powell water levels could reach four-year high
The lake has suffered from a regional drought for years.
California's largest reservoir is almost completely full
After years of falling waters levels and drought conditions across the state, two wet winters have eased concerns.
Lake Mead's water level is falling
Despite a recent increase, Lake Mead's water levels have dropped again in April.
California reservoirs hit "healthiest" water levels in 10 years
An updated chart shows the current condition of California's major reservoirs.
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Southern California to see water bills double
Drought contributed to the increase, as the district battles revenue declines following widespread conservation efforts.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
California's wet winter sees excellent ski season
The storm that fell on southern California over Easter weekend was just the most recent seen in the state over the past few months.
How California reservoirs' water levels changed after back-to-back storms
Many of the state's major reservoirs experienced an increase in water levels over the past 10 days.
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How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
So far this year, Lake Powell's water levels have declined since January but it can expect an increase as snow melts from the mountains this spring.
Texas map shows where water shortage is blighting parts of state
Parts of southern and western Texas are facing water shortages including drought conditions in some cases.
California rainfall map shows how state's biggest reservoir will change
The third in a series of back-to-back storms will bring more rain to California this weekend.
Texas faces water crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing calls to declare a "state of disaster" over water shortages in the Rio Grande Valley.
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How Lake Mead water levels have changed so far this year
The lake's water levels have declined slightly since the start of the year but should rise again when spring is in full swing.
California snowpack update as three storms hit back-to-back
The first storm hit over the weekend, and the second is expected to begin by Wednesday.
California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
California city to get nearly month's worth of rain in four days
California has faced an abnormally wet winter as moisture-laden storms and atmospheric rivers dumped a deluge of rain.
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Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
California snowpack hits 14-year milestone
Three back-to-back late-season winter storms will hit the Golden State this weekend and next week.
How California's largest reservoir could change after next storm
The lake has risen 8 feet since the start of the month.