Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lake Shasta, the largest reservoir in California, has continued to make headlines. The lake's water levels are nearing capacity ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Lake Mead’s water level rose about 3 feet above projections in December ...

Great Lakes water levels are currently below average compared to 2024, though the lakes overall saw a rise from spring melt. Lakes Michigan-Huron are 8 inches lower than last year, the largest deficit ...

Lake Mead’s water level rose about 3 feet above projections in December, following significant November rainfall in California. The Colorado River, which feeds Lake Mead, is under unprecedented strain ...