Lake Shasta waters went up 35 feet since wet atmospheric storms rolled over Shasta County this winter. The lake’s water level climbed to 1,029 feet as of Sunday, Jan. 4, according to the California ...

Lake Berryessa, a federal reservoir, has also seen its water levels rise by over a foot during the same time frame. Reservoirs, such as Shasta Lake and Lake Berryessa, can provide several key benefits ...

Lake Shasta and California’s other lakes and reservoirs got a big boost from wet holiday storms. Nearly two weeks into 2026, all of the state's 17 major reservoirs are brimming above their 30-year ...

Rain and rising reservoir levels are routine this time of year, but the impact from recent storms is clear, state and local water agencies agree. A powerful series of atmospheric rivers has delivered ...