Nearly 19 million Californians live in drought-affected areas, even as California's reservoirs maintain above-average levels. Map of drought levels across California as of December 31, 2024.

California reservoirs depend on precipitation in the ... two-thirds the length of California. According to a map from the DWR, the SWP is made up of five field divisions. The divisions are ...

The map uses six classifications to describe ... according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. California’s reservoirs remain stocked from recent rains, with the state’s largest, Shasta Lake ...

But thanks to abundant precipitation up north, the state has ample water in reservoirs and a strong snowpack. The Trump administration has taken a keen interest in California’s water situation ...

The latest California water data showed the state's largest reservoirs are nearly 20% higher than normal. The San Pablo Reservoir in the East Bay is nearly full, currently at 75% capacity ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday tried to play semantics and weasel out of blame by saying state reservoirs were “completely full” when the LA fires broke out — even though a county ...

The local reservoirs in turn are fed by larger regional reservoirs, which are close to full capacity. MORE: California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth "There's ...