Forecasters have already warned that there could be potential flash floods around Lake Mead due to the storm.
The drought-stricken reservoir—which lies between Arizona and Nevada near the border of California—now stands at 1,063.62 feet above sea level as of August 20. The rise in water levels comes as tropical storm Hilary batters the area.
Lake Mead, which has been declining in water levels in recent years due to drought. The lake's water level has risen due to rainfall fromLake Mead is the largest man-made reservoir in the United States and experts are concerned about its rapid decline in water levels. The reservoir provides water for millions of people living in the Colorado River basin. As Lake Mead and its neighboring Colorado River reservoir Lake Powell continue to decline as a result of the drought, officials are working towards implementing policies that may be necessary if the water crisis continues.
But since spring, the water levels grew rapidly. Over the winter period, the area saw intense rain and snow storms that built up snowpack around the area. As this melted in the springtime, Lake Mead's levels shot up from 1,047 feet on April 25, to 1,054 feet at the end of May.The spate in wet weather may provide some much-needed relief for the reservoir.
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