“It’s a nice start to the water year,” says a hydrologist, though the increase doesn’t solve the lake’s drought problems. 23, 2026. The lake's level has risen nearly 10 feet since its low point on Sept. 15, experts say.
Heavy rain in southeast Utah has prompted a rise in Lake Powell’s water level. Here’s how much.
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