US EditionA ‘breather’: Drenched California has no dry areas for first time in a quarter-century
Heavy winter storms and atmospheric rivers raised reservoir levels above 75% capacity in seven major reservoirs, ending abnormal dryness for the first time since 2000.
- The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly update on Thursday showed no areas of California in drought, the first time since December 2000.
- Since Oct. 1, a very wet start to the water year has produced above-normal rainfall, with Sacramento and Redding at 140% of normal and many cities doubling rainfall, leading to drought recovery.
- The 8-Station Index shows 32.8 inches of precipitation across north and central Sierra, while California statewide snowpack is 91% of average for the date but only 38% of peak.
- Measurements as of January 8, 2026 showed virtually no dryness remaining and healthy reservoir levels, with California water managers welcoming the drought-free status despite residents in flood-affected regions still recovering; U.S. Drought Monitor forecasts suggest the wet stretch may last weeks but flags dryness next week.
- Experts note that the U.S. Drought Monitor is imperfect but the water year is off to a wet start, with 130 Sierra monitoring stations reporting 6.5 inches of snow-water equivalent, 91% of the average.
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