Lake Shasta and California’s other lakes and reservoirs got a big boost from wet holiday storms. Nearly two weeks into 2026, ...

The water level at Lopez Lake is slowly rising after receiving a significant amount of rain over the past two months.

Farther northwest, Lake Cachuma has risen after weeks of steady rain, prompting proactive releases to balance reservoir ...

How full are 17 California lakes and reservoirs were after heavy winter rain storms? One is 100% full. Another lake went up ...

Cachuma Lake is closed to boaters due to debris but the recreation area is open for campers and day use. Debris is on the lake from the recent storms.

Cachuma Lake is over capacity following recent rainfall, prompting officials to release water from the dam and temporarily restrict some lake activities. The reservoir is currently at 101% capacity, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Buellton – Dec. 22, 2025 – The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Peter ...

Despite historic holiday storms resulting in reservoirs to overflow in California, Lake Mead’s water level declines in 2025.

Official data reveals how water levels at Lake Mead—a critical reservoir for several states in the western U.S.—evolved over the course of 2025. Lake Mead, located in the Colorado River Basin, is the ...

Lake Shasta waters went up 35 feet since wet atmospheric storms rolled over Shasta County this winter. The lake’s water level ...

Official figures show how water levels at Lake Powell—a vital reservoir for multiple states across the western U.S.—changed throughout 2025. Lake Powell, a part of the Colorado River network, is the ...

The Dec. 29 bomb cyclone winter storm brought wind gusts over 50 mph to much of Michigan — and those winds pushed water out of western Lake Erie in a massive way. A group of friends in Luna Pier ...