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The 2011–2017 California drought persisted from December 2011 to March 2017 [1] and consisted of the driest period in California 's recorded history, late 2011 through 2014. [2] The drought wiped out 102 million trees from 2011 to 2016, 62 million of those during 2016 alone. [3] The cause of the drought was attributed to a ridge of high ...
Droughts in California. The historical and ongoing droughts in California result from various complex meteorological phenomena, some of which are not fully understood by scientists. Drought is generally defined as "a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time (usually a season or more), resulting in a water shortage." [1]
During a normal year, 30% of the state's water supply comes from groundwater (underground water). In times of intense drought, groundwater consumption can rise to 60% or more. [5] Over 850,000,000 acre-feet (1,050 km 3) of water is stored in California's 450 known groundwater reservoirs. [5]
Approximately 889,000 fewer people currently live in drought areas than in July. California drought map shows where stubborn conditions remain after a wet water year Skip to main content
California’s water storage at the end of February was 96% of the historical average for this time of year. Interactive map shows California drought conditions after latest atmospheric river ...
California’s drought conditions show vast improvement over the last three months. Is California still in a drought? Map shows latest conditions ahead of more rain, snow
The southwestern North American megadrought is an ongoing megadrought in the southwestern region of North America that began in 2000. At least 24 years in length, the drought is the driest multi-decade period the region has seen since at least 800 CE. The megadrought has prompted the declaration of a water shortage at Lake Mead, the largest ...
An estimated 5.5 million Californians are living in drought-stricken conditions, the U.S. Drought Monitor says. California drought update: Interactive map shows latest ahead of atmospheric river storm