Lake Mead reaches historically low water levels, experts plead
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to some of the lowest water levels ever recorded. The decline has alarmed water experts, environmental scientists, and …
Water Levels in Lake Mead Stay Low Even As California ... - Edhat
Jan 5, 2026 · Despite historic holiday storms resulting in reservoirs to overflow in California, Lake Mead’s water level declines in 2025.
Lake Mead adds 3 feet as California rains quench demand ... - 8 News …
Dec 22, 2025 · Lake Mead makes an unexpected gain, stashing water that wasn't needed during California rains. A deal appears to be far off as Colorado River officials finish meetings in Las …
Is Lake Mead Filling Back Up? The Latest Water Levels
6 days ago · Lake Mead, formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is the largest reservoir in the United States by volume. It supplies drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric …
America's largest reservoir remains in peril - SFGATE
Jan 4, 2026 · Lake Mead stored 8.59 million acre-feet of water on Dec. 31, according to USBR data. The lake can store about 26 million acre-feet of water, meaning it was only about 33% …
Satellite Images Show How Much Lake Mead Has Shrunk in 25 Years
Jul 6, 2025 · Lake Mead supplies vital water to millions in Nevada, Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico. However, declining water levels could jeopardize city water systems, farm irrigation, …
Feds Release Draft Long-Term Plans for Colorado River Management
4 days ago · Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve …
Lake Mead predicted to plunge to record low, newest projections …
Nov 14, 2025 · Lake Mead is projected to sink below record lows in less than two years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. By September 2027, the reservoir will dip to …
Lake Mead faces historic low water levels amid ongoing drought
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Lake Mead is projected to reach some of its lowest water levels ever recorded by 2027, raising concerns about the future of the vital water source.
Water crisis update: Lakes Mead, Powell hit 'alarmingly low levels'
Jun 28, 2025 · Lake Mead and Lake Powell did see water levels increase early this summer as spring snowmelt worked its way down the Colorado River system, Aman said.