Forecasts released in March 2026 show Colorado River flows dropping to about one-third of normal, driven by low snowpack and unusually warm winter conditions, raising concerns for Lake Powell, Lake...
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Hurricane Priscilla and Storm Raymond delivered historic October flooding across the Colorado River Basin—hitting Globe, Miami, and Salt Lake City twice—while reservoirs and aquifers saw limited...
NOAA and NIDIS warn that more than 65% of the West is in drought, with the entire Colorado River Basin affected and critical reservoirs nearing record lows.
ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.
Drought worsens in the Southwest despite Midwest relief. Lake Mead and Powell drop below 32%, raising water concerns across the Colorado River Basin.
Monsoon rains ease drought in parts of Arizona, but Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain critically low, new drought report shows.