Map shows US lakes full of water right now
Numerous lakes and reservoirs across the United States have reached full capacity or near full capacity because of two unusually wet winters. This resurgence in water levels is a significant shift from the past few years when many regions faced severe drought conditions. The map below shows all the lakes currently at full capacity across the whole of the U.S. These include several lakes that have been the subject of great concern in recent years after prolonged drought conditions. However, two wet winters in 2023 and this year, have improved the outlook significantly, particularly in California.