Why flooding in Utah could last for months
Utah has above average snowpack due to a particularly wet winter, and this is all melting very quickly.
Scorch marks from Kansas fires seen from space
The burns may have been caused by wildfires, which have been blazing across Kansas.
Swarms of mice descend on Australian farms again
Mice have begun to amass in rural Australia, with fears that the swarms may get as bad as the 2020-21 plague.
How Utah drought was impacted by recent flooding
Utah, along with much of the southwest, has seen an influx of wet weather recently, drastically improving the state's drought status.
Lake Powell water releases shoot up after increased snowpack
Increased snowpack has meant that officials are releasing more water through Glen Canyon Dam into Lake Mead.
How California's recent storms are changing wildfire predictions
Numerous moisture-laden storms have filled many bodies of water in the state but have also led to an abundance of short-term fuel for wildfires.
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Photos show how lake Shasta water levels changed in a year
At the beginning of January 2022, Lake Shasta's water level was 913.48 feet. As of April 13, it's back up to 1,051.10 feet.
How Colorado River levels stand as U.S. mulls plans for failure
Over the last century, the river's flow has dropped by 20 percent amid a severe drought gripping the southwest.
The plan for collapse of the Colorado River
The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation has presented two options in a bid to save the Colorado river.
Biden's Colorado River proposal will cut water to three states
The proposal outlined three options, one of which equally reduced water allocation to three states in the lower Colorado River basin.
California tourists threatened with arrest for visiting super bloom flowers
The California Parks and Recreation Department said the vibrantly colored wildflowers, which haven't bloomed in excess since 2019, will be better than normal.
Why this year's superbloom looks better than ever
California is seeing a spectacular superbloom, with poppies carpeting Lancaster in Northern Los Angeles.
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California reservoir photos show massive recovery after record rain
The Golden State is recovering from its long, severe drought, with reservoirs overflowing for the first time in years.
Global warming adding to Major League Baseball's home run total, study says
Major-league players might be receiving an unexpected boost from climate change, according to scientists at Dartmouth College.
Lake Mead water levels due to hit record low within weeks
The water levels of Lake Mead are higher than predicted this week, but are expected to fall again by the end of April, potentially to record-breaking lows.
Video shows Great Salt Lake water levels as Utah hit with heavy snowpack
The lake's levels are still below average for this time of year, but AccuWeather forecasts them to rise another three to four feet as the snowpack melts.
Long-lost California lake' flooding is "life-changing" problem
If Tulare Lake refills, the resulting agricultural damage could last years and have a global impact.
California lake flooded for first time in 110 years after atmospheric river
Owens Lake, 220 miles north of Los Angeles, has been drying out since 1913, when its source, the Owens River, was rerouted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
Maps show Florida's drought compared to California before and after storms
Florida is now classified as drier than California per the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor Map published Thursday.
Lauren Boebert jokes about climate deniers during Colorado drought hearing
Boebert made the comment during testimony to a House panel by the general manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District.
Lake Mead body discovery solves 50 year mystery
One of the many sets of human remains found within Lake Mead has been identified, bring the mystery to a close.
Why is California's snowpack so high?
The Southern Sierras have a snowpack level 257 percent greater than average for this time of year.
Drought map shows status of California water crisis as Newsom adjusts rules
California Governor Gavin Newsom rolled back some of the state's drought restrictions but kept others in place.
Long-lost lake set to emerge after California rains
Tulare Lake dried up about 80 years ago, but it is set to make a comeback as atmospheric rivers continue to pummel California.
Photos show Lake Mead's water levels as senator issues dire warning
Lake Mead could reach dead pool as soon as this year if preventative measures aren't taken.
California extreme weather is the new normal
After months of rain, the state is being battered by a bomb cyclone. The extreme events could happen more due to climate change, a researcher tells Newsweek.
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Drought map shows worst areas in U.S.
California has mostly recovered from its drought but several other states are plagued with similar conditions.
Drone video shows buried highway after California landslide
The state has battled flood risks after several atmospheric rivers released excessive rain, and landslides have accompanied these rivers.
Videos show California releasing water from reservoirs after massive storms
More precipitation is on the way, and water management officials are releasing water in some reservoirs to make room for what's to come.
California's unprecedented snowfall seen from space: 'Absurd'
Two atmospheric river systems have hit California in quick succession, leading to massive amounts of snowfall in the mountains and flooding in lower areas.