The storms that hit California in 2023, early parts of 2024, and 2025 have continued to provide glimpses of hope after the severe drought across the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows.
While the large fronts that began at the start of the year caused flooding and massive amounts of snowfall at the higher elevations—which left thousands stranded with little to no help—it has combated the worrisome droughts.
And few areas highlighted the drastic change more than Lake Oroville, the state’s second-largest reservoir, which is currently 53% of capacity —100% above the historical average.
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
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Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
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Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
Lake Oroville water levels: Before and After
Photo by Justin Sullivan
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This article originally appeared on The List Wire: California’s Lake Oroville: From drought to 100% above average