Before and After Images: The Impact of Recent Rain on Three California Reservoirs

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U.S. Drought Monitor: Over 40% of the state is no longer in a drought.

After powerful storms slammed regions of California, some waterways are seeing increased levels. Approximately 42 percent of the state is out of the drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Roughly 34 percent of the state is drought-free, while 7 percent is “abnormally dry.” (Full graphic below)

Folsom Lake

Current Storage: 409,545 AF

42% of Total Capacity

81% of Historical Avg. For This Date

Total Capacity: 977,000 AF

Avg. Storage for Jan 29: 505,820 AF

(Data as of Midnight: January 29, 2017)

Lake Shasta



Current Storage: 3,589,145 AF

79% of Total Capacity

117% of Historical Avg. For This Date

Total Capacity: 4,552,000 AF

Avg. Storage for Jan 29: 3,056,296 AF

(Data as of Midnight: January 29, 2017)

San Luis Reservoir



Current Storage: 1,674,986 AF

82% of Total Capacity

105% of Historical Avg. For This Date

Total Capacity: 2,041,000 AF

Avg. Storage for Jan 29: 1,593,072 AF

(Data as of Midnight: January 29, 2017)

US Drought Monitor