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November 12, 2026

Floods bring rare relief to Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

  • Experts say the recent rain is not a long-term solution to the region's challenges.
    • By WUFEI YU
    Associated Press

    Photo from Salt River Project [enlarge]
    Following storms in the watershed of the Salt and Verde rivers, Arizona public utility Salt River Project released approximately 54,000 cubic feet of water per second from Bartlett (shown) and Stewart Mountain dams.

    PHOENIX — Recent flooding across the Southwest is providing rare relief to thirsty reservoirs that had fallen to record lows amid a yearslong megadrought.


     
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