How much rain does california need?

11 trillion gallons, according to a NASA study from two days ago. read more

Rain and snow have deluged much of California this week, prompting questions about whether the state could dig out of its four-year drought, the worst in recorded history. But certain conditions need to converge on the state before its water crisis ends. read more

To be frank, California needs about 11 trillion gallons of water to replace the extreme deficit in our water reservoirs. Each year since 2011, four trillion gallons have disappeared from the San Joaquin and Sacramento water basins. read more

This spate of December rainfall we've been having is good news, obviously, for California's drought, but everyone should understand just how much more rain we would need to see an end of the drought by spring. read more