The water levels of the Colorado River have been dropping lower than forecasted for decades, mystifying scientists. Now, researchers may have figured out that spring rainfall may be the cause, ...

Larger reservoirs and groundwater sources take longer to recover after a prolonged dry spell. The "exceptional" dry ...

(WLUK) -- Spring rain has been a welcome sight for area crop owners. "Behind us we have an alfalfa field that was planted last year. It really enjoyed recent rains that we've had," said Chris Clark, ...

Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme drought, according to a July analysis and September data from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the ...

Rainfall pounding off the city pavement has been one of the most common sights for Milwaukeeans so far this spring. Milwaukee has received more than 15 inches of rain since March 1, according to data ...

It’s possible Southern California has never been as wet as it is right this minute. Waterfalls, swimming holes, rivers, lakes, once-in-a-while creeks, part-time reservoirs; the greener stretches of ...

One of the most pleasant sensations of spring is the smell we all associate with rain. Rain is essentially water, which is odorless. Yet rainfall does undoubtedly come with an odor; a pleasant, ...

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With spring coming up, you can expect more rain than snow. You know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” right? And if you find yourself without proper rain boots for the coming wet weather, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are several communities in Massachusetts offering rain barrels at a discounted price to supplement outdoor water needs. Rain barrels capture rainwater from rooftops ...