On September 10, 2026, the surface of Lake Powell stood at 3,517.24 feet above sea level, the lowest level on record and 2.68 ...

Federal water managers released new projections for the U.S.'s two largest reservoirs this week.

Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir by storage capacity, has fallen to its lowest recorded level as drought, poor snowpack and reduced Colorado River runoff continue to strain water supplies ...

Federal projections released earlier this summer indicated the reservoir could continue falling through the end of the year.

Satellite images from NASA show how much Lake Powell has dropped since 2017, reflecting the water shortage in the Southwest U ...

Lake Powell remains open for water-based recreation, and the National Park Service is dedicated to maintaining safe visitor access throughout 2026 – even as water levels continue to fluctuate.

Lake Powell, the giant reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border that helps power millions of homes, has fallen to its lowest level ever amid a worsening Western drought exacerbated by climate change. The ...

September 21st, 2026 Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levels . Rating 1 2 3 4 5; A meager mountain snowpack and unusually warm ...

Trevor Hughes USA TODAY Aug 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 Updated Sep 9, 2026 Lake Powell, the giant reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border that helps power millions of homes, has fallen to its lowest level ...

Visitors planning to boat or use Lake Powell this year should check current launch and marina conditions before arriving. Falling water levels have forced officials to move some services and modify ...

Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border is nearing critical levels after a poor Upper Colorado River Basin snow season. Summer monsoon rainfall may slow the decline, but it is not expected to reverse ...