Lake Mead hits historic low as Colorado River water crisis deepens

The largest U.S. reservoir dropped to its lowest level in 90 years, signaling accelerating strain on western water supplies amid ongoing drought and climate pressures.

First covered Aug 9, 2026 · 11:05 AM PT · 1 article

Lake Mead hits historic low as Colorado River water crisis deepens — Image via theguardian.com

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23h Guardian Environment Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles — Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the…

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