California’s Lake Oroville experienced one of its largest November water level changes in 2024, with the reservoir’s elevation rising by nearly 18 feet during the month. The reservoir’s levels shifted from 763.48 feet at the beginning of November to 781.24 feet by November 30, with a notable drop to 754.82 feet on November 19 before the dramatic rise began. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) reports the reservoir saw its second-highest November daily elevation gain of 8 feet on November 24, 2024. This surge trails only behind the November 30, 2012 record of 8.2 feet. The lake’s storage capacity … Continue reading Lake Oroville Gains 76,686 Acre-Feet in 24 Hours, Climbs 18 Feet in November 2024 Amid Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric Rivers