Lakes

A woman was left struggling to catch her breath when she entered a cold water lake in Colorado, and her husband had to come to her rescue.

Lake Oroville rose around 7 feet over the weekend after an atmospheric river brought a deluge of rain to the region.

California's largest reservoirs, Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, saw their water levels rise over the weekend.

While the decline has been widely attributed to low stream flows into the lake, the real story is more nuanced, a study reveals.

A rocky start to the year has put water flows through America's second-largest reservoir on track to decline, unless significant rain and snowfall arrive soon.

More winter storms are needed to improve the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada after a record dry start to the water year.

Southern California has had a dry start to the state's wet season, but a recent winter storm brought snow to the region.

Most of California's major water supply reservoirs are performing above historical average for this time of year.

"Hazardous conditions will impact this morning's commute and possibly this evening's as well," the NWS said.

New research from Africa's Lake Victoria has revealed critical clues about toxic algal blooms and their potential impact on Lake Erie and beyond.

A man in Massachusetts was rescued after attempting to save his dog from falling into a frozen lake.

A TikTok user shared the massive queue for the view at the end of one of Norway's most scenic hikes, and users took to the comments to share their thoughts.

Social media users were astonished by the footage in the viral clip, with one saying, "This freaks me out."

A hotspot that is now located in the Atlantic played a key role in forming the lakes, home to a fifth of the world's fresh water.

Several atmospheric rivers supplemented Lake Shasta's water levels,

Despite winter rains bolstering reservoirs, nearly 19 million Californians remain in drought-affected areas.

Portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York are bracing for the possibility of double-digit inches of snow.

Years of drought and an uncertain future for water sharing agreements could drive food prices up for millions across the nation.

After a tumultuous few years, Lake Powell maintained its levels in 2024, but much remains uncertain for the vital water source.

The largest lake in North America has felt the effects of widespread drought this year, with levels hitting their lowest in a decade.

After years of fluctuations, Lake Mead found stability in 2024 amid ongoing conservation efforts and an uncertain future.

Above-average precipitation has prompted officials to allocate more water through the State Water Project.

The new five-year strategic plan has five goals to shore up water supplies in the increasingly arid state.

Lake levels could continue to rise after beginning to do so in November because of atmospheric rivers.

Planning to head out onto the ice this winter? Officials are warning of the dangers of aerated lakes.

Lake Shasta rose 12 feet in November but has since leveled off after several weeks of dry weather in California.

Stage 3 drought restrictions are expected to go into effect for Corpus Christi on Monday as lake water levels continue to fall.

A proposed mine on the shores of the country's largest lake is facing fierce opposition from campaigners who worry about the risks to this vital ecosystem.

As the West continues to grapple with an ongoing megadrought, officials are starting to search for water sources outside state lines.

State officials have begun work to protect communities near a reservoir in the event of a severe quake.