Lake Mead is still rising, could it reach 2021 levels?
As of Monday, Lake Mead was still seven feet below 2021 water levels.
Is Lake Mead's ominous bathtub ring disappearing?
Calcium carbonate deposits bleach the rocks as Lake Mead and show the severity of a decades-long drought.
Building nearly disappears as Pine Flat Lake water levels rise
Water has submerged the parking lot and a bathroom building near the lake.
Lake Mead water update as new forecast sees levels rise
The lake is expected to rise some 6 feet by the end of September.
How the heat wave is changing Lake Mead's water levels
One water expert said that Lake Mead's evaporation rate has doubled during the heat wave.
Lake Powell's rising waters leave horses trapped on isolated beach
Their rescue was a collaborative effort by the National Park Service, the Navajo Nation, Kanab Veterinary Hospital and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Timelapse shows Lake Powell's water level rise
Lake Powell's water levels have started to level off, but the reservoir is still in much better shape than a few months ago, according to a timelapse.
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Lake Powell water levels threatened by heat wave
Until recently, the water levels at the lake that spreads from Utah to Arizona had been steadily rising.
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Have Lake Mead water levels stopped rising? What we know
The lake's levels have recovered slightly after above-average snowfall supplemented the reservoir with snowpack melt.
Did a massive swarm of grasshoppers disrupt weather radar? What we know
A giant blue blip heading for Tooele, Utah, had residents fearing a massive grasshopper swarm of biblical proportions.
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Chart shows dramatic change in Flathead Lake's water levels
The Montana lake's water levels have steadily declined this summer.
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Hidden pecan grove revealed in Lake Travis as water level falls
Exposed items beneath the Texas lake's surface include a concrete plant, houses, docks and a pecan grove where the trees stand as high as 100 feet.
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Photos show boat disappear as Lake Mead water levels rise
The lake's water levels are expected to continue rising throughout the summer.
The hidden underground lake in the center of the U.S. threatening farming
Farming across the central U.S. relies on the Ogallala Aquifer, but as drought worsens it could be gone in the next century.
U.S. wheat supply threatened as worst drought in decade scorches Kansas
Kansas is currently in the clutches of a major drought, with over half of the state in "severe drought" or above, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Navajo Nation president reacts to Supreme Court ruling on water rights
Justices sided with the U.S. government Thursday in a dispute over water allocation from the Colorado River, which has reached critical levels in recent years.
Water restricted as Chicago suffers worst drought in a decade
Two Chicago suburbs are now under Tier 1 water restrictions after a lack of rain parched the city.
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Before and After Photos Show Lake Oroville Go From Empty to Full Capacity
The lake has been fully replenished after California was battered with atmospheric rivers over the winter and early spring period.
Drowned 16th-century church emerges from bottom of reservoir after drought
The church was constructed by members of the Dominican Order when the territory that is now Mexico was under Spanish colonial rule.
Illinois suffers worst drought in a decade with no rain in sight
Much of the state has seen less than 25 percent of normal rainfall in the past 30 days.
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Chart shows dramatic drop in Gatun Lake levels as drought hits Panama Canal
If the water levels continue to drop, shipping will be disrupted along the Panama Canal.
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The U.S. rivers in dangerous decline
The nation's biggest rivers are the lifeblood of the regions they flow through, but some are in trouble.
California's greatest water gain for decades seen in satellite images
As of June 6, 70.88 percent of the state was drought-free, with only 4.63 percent in "moderate drought," and none in more severe conditions.
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Before and after photos as California reservoir water level near capacity
The state's largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, is now nearly at 100 percent capacity.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says climate change makes U.S. unsafe for migrants
After citing a number of natural disasters in the U.S., Rep. Taylor Greene asked how many climate change-induced natural disasters their home countries have.
California's Drought Outlook Has Shifted Dramatically - Here's Why
The drought in the state has pretty much completely lifted, with only 4.63 percent of the state in a moderate drought.
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Lake Mead water level rises - but shortages are still on the way
The lake's water levels have risen sharply since the end of April when an outburst of water was released from the neighboring reservoir Lake Powell.
Corn prices set to soar after Midwest hit by worst drought in 30 years
Abnormally dry temperatures across the Midwest have raised concerns over a drop in corn production this year.
Fire rages after lightning strike hits Utah national park
The fire started on May 31 and burnt through 10 acres of land on the same day.
Photos showing extent of Canada wildfire smoke captured by astronaut
In a picture taken from the ISS, smoke can be seen emerging from the wildfires currently blazing across Nova Scotia.