The map below includes a worst-case scenario of sorts: unchecked pollution, bad luck, plus a historically bad flood year. While flooding would primarily be limited to some Southern California ...

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.

The most severe drought categories were wiped off the map earlier this winter ... levels,” according to the Monitor. “Most California reservoirs have refilled with water levels near or ...

The update showed 0.07% of California still has “moderate drought,” down from 0.22% on Sept. 5. A map shows drought ... for the water supplies of major reservoirs across California.