Lake Tahoe expected to reach full capacity due to consecutive wet water years
(FOX40.COM) — Lake Tahoe is expected to reach full capacity for the first time since 2019 thanks to two consecutive wet water years, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
As of May 1, the lake had 657.3 thousand-acre-feet (KAF) of water, roughly 88% of its total capacity.
2023 water year was 8th wettest of past five decades, California Department of Water Resources says
That level is more than double the 311.8 KAF of water it typically has at this time of year.
The report notes that on April 1st snowpack levels ranged from 108% to 224% of normal. As that snowpack melts, the lake’s storage will rise
Last week, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) said that it was the 8th wettest water year in 50 years and the groundwater storage increase was the first since 2019.
In addition to the wet weather, DWR credited the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act with helping the state manage groundwater more efficiently.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX40.
