What parts of California are still in drought conditions?

NIDIS' Drought.gov brings you this week's drought information for California. Get early warning and preparedness ... Abnormal dryness or drought are currently affecting approximately 28,312,000 people in California, which is about 76% of the state's population. Population in drought ... read more

Exceptional and extreme drought conditions have been lifted from all parts of California for the first time since January 2014. All areas of Northern California are now cleared from drought conditions. Certain areas in Southern California are still listed as moderate drought or abnormally dry, according to the US Drought Monitor. read more

Parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are still officially listed as being in serious drought. But the recent storms would appear to have taken care of that. Cachuma Lake in the Santa Ynez Valley rose 31 feet during the rains, as the dramatic time-lapse video above shows. read more

Although the drought is largely over, California remains a dry place. As a big dry place, some parts of California can be in drought while others are in flood (contrasting Santa Barbara and Sacramento today). Local and regional effectiveness and adaptability are vital for water management in California. read more