This week, several major reservoirs in California experienced notable increases in water levels due to heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river storm. Northern California experienced the worst of the deluge, with some areas like Mount Tamalpais receiving over 17 inches of rain. Reservoirs such as Lake Sonoma and Shasta Lake have exceeded their historical capacity averages, suggesting a significant recovery following a dry January. The storm also caused flooding and mudslides, highlighting the challenges posed by sudden increases in water levels in the region.
Several prominent California reservoirs have seen significant water level increases following an atmospheric river storm that drenched the state with heavy rain, impacting Northern California.
Lake Sonoma is now at 74% total capacity, which is 123% of the historical average for this date, showcasing the impact of January’s rainfall.
Flooding resulting from increased water levels has led to incidents of mudslides and unoccupied structures falling into rising rivers in affected areas.
Shasta Lake, the largest reservoir, reached 89% capacity, while both Oroville and Trinity Lakes recorded over 80% capacity, indicating a robust recovery for the reservoirs.
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