Strange "ring" of water in Michigan seen from space
Satellite imagery revealed the warm water in southern Lake Michigan, drawing attention from scientists.
Dead fish suddenly found in California lake raises alarms
Officials are conducting testing to determine what killed the fish.
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Lake Shasta update as California's biggest reservoir nears capacity
The lake will continue to rise as snow melts this month.
Republican wants $1 million for PTSD over false alarm about dam failure
Eight false alarms have sounded in the past four years.
California map shows where people will see huge increases in water bills
Another rise in rates means millions will have to pay at least 8.5 percent more to turn on their taps.
California's largest reservoir in Napa County releases water: Video
Lake Berryessa reached full pool over the weekend, and water naturally flowed into the Morning Glory Spillway.
Death Valley has already received year's worth of rain
Rainfall totals surged in the "driest place in North America" after an atmospheric river hit the region in February.
Lake Powell water levels could reach four-year high
The lake has suffered from a regional drought for years.
California's largest reservoir is almost completely full
After years of falling waters levels and drought conditions across the state, two wet winters have eased concerns.
Winter storm is about to hit a cracked dam
The storm could bring several inches of snow to southern Utah.
Huge crack in dam forces officials to release water
Permanent repairs won't be possible until spring runoff ends.
Michigan map shows where state could be underwater from lake level rise
Michigan is shaped by its waterways, making it particularly susceptible to potential water-level changes caused by climate change.
California reservoirs hit "healthiest" water levels in 10 years
An updated chart shows the current condition of California's major reservoirs.
Dam starts to leak after 60-foot crack sparks urgent warning
The 60-foot crack was discovered on Monday.
How storm changed water levels at Texas lake
Severe weather brought torrential rain to Texas and several other Gulf Coast states this week, but there was a silver lining.
Urgent warning issued after 60-foot crack found in dam
Evacuations are not in place yet, but the situation in southwest Utah could change rapidly as flash flood warnings are issued.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
How California reservoirs' water levels changed after back-to-back storms
Many of the state's major reservoirs experienced an increase in water levels over the past 10 days.
California rainfall map shows how state's biggest reservoir will change
The third in a series of back-to-back storms will bring more rain to California this weekend.
California snowpack hits 14-year milestone
Three back-to-back late-season winter storms will hit the Golden State this weekend and next week.
How California's largest reservoir could change after next storm
The lake has risen 8 feet since the start of the month.
Death Valley's fleeting lake captured in satellite image
Lake Manly, a lake that forms in the Badwater Basin on rare occasions of heavy rain, was deep enough this spring that tourists could kayak or boat on it.
Great Salt Lake water levels to rise even more this spring
Water levels could rise by 1.2 feet this spring, which is a total of 870,000 acre feet potentially feeding into the lake between April and July.
Minnesota lakes "setting new records" for early ice-out
"There are 110 lakes with lake ice out reports on the DNR webpage and more are coming in each day," a climatologist told Newsweek.
Time lapse shows California "ghost lake" suddenly disappear
The lake re-formed last year after a series of atmospheric rivers hit the state.
California reservoir reaches full capacity after winter storm
Cachuma Lake reached full capacity over the weekend after a winter storm brought more rain to the area.
California's biggest reservoir loses 265 billion gallons of water
Lake Shasta dropped eight feet over the past week, but officials aren't concerned because its levels were too high for February.
Water levels plunge at California's biggest reservoir ahead of winter storm
Water officials are voluntarily releasing water from Shasta Dam because the lake's levels are "too high" for February.
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California's phantom Lake Tulare has disappeared
The lake reappeared after heavy storms last year and caused a number of issues for local people. It's now disappearing.