Lake Powell on the Colorado River is set to receive 13% of its normal spring runoff, the lowest amount from upstream snowmelt on record.
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https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/09/lake-powell-forecast-water-flows-record-low/

Lake Powell forecast to receive 13% of its usual flows, new report shows

Lake Powell helps pace the flow of water to millions of people. It currently holds 23% of its capacity, and the low inflows won't help.

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