Lake Mead makes an unexpected gain, stashing water that wasn’t needed during California rains. A deal appears to be far off as Colorado River officials finish meetings in Las Vegas.

"Currently, the water-in-storage situation for the Colorado River system is not good," one expert told Newsweek.

Lake Mead rose 3 feet above projections in December after California rains, offering brief relief amid a water crisis.

Recent forecasts from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation predict that Lake Mead could reach its lowest recorded water level by 2027. This alarming projection highlights the impact of rising temperatures ...

After a brief reprieve in 2023 and early 2024, a long-simmering water crisis in the West is back with a vengeance amid ebbing water reservoirs, drought and wildfire risks. In fact, according to a ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Lake Mead officials continue to remove abandoned boats as water levels continue to shrink, calling them “eyesores” across the landscape. The lake level dipped to 1,055 feet on ...

Amid severe drought and ongoing, tense negotiations over the future of the Colorado River, federal officials are predicting that Lake Mead will see its lowest water levels ever within the next two ...