U.S. Drought Monitor Mapping drought conditions in California
STORAGE IN MAJOR RESERVOIRS IN THOUSANDS OF ACRE-FEET
15 YEAR AVERAGE
WATER YEAR 2021
% OF 15 YEAR AVG
RESERVOIR
CAPACITY
TRINITY
2,448
847
60
1,423
SHASTA
4,552
1,215
49
2,480
FOLSOM
977
234
49
478
NEW MELONES
2,420
899
69
1,308
FED. SAN LUIS
966
23
9
243
TOTAL NORTH CVP
11,363
3,218
54
5,933
MILLERTON
520
236
84
282
OROVILLE (SWP)
3,538
797
46
1,728
Source/ U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
California’s ongoing drought is get- ting worse. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows half the state in exceptional drought—the worst measurable tier. Fields have been fallowed and or- chards removed. More than 40% of the state remains in extreme drought, meaning pasture conditions have deteriorated, with ranchers forced to buy supplemental feed for their livestock. Drought levels heighten wildfire danger, deplete reservoirs and impact hydroelectric power. Less water is available for agriculture, wildlife and urban needs. According t he U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, California’s major water storage facilities on Sept. 2 were far below capacity and less than average.
Intensity:
None
D0 Abnormally Dry D1 Moderate Drought D2 Severe Drought D3 Extreme Drought D4 Exceptional Drought
The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. For more information on the Drought Monitor, go to https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/About.aspx . droughtmonitor.unl.edu
Source/U.S. Drought Monitor
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