The Santa Clara Valley Water District says after the dry start to the year, water levels at their reservoirs went from 70% of normal in mid-January to 82% by mid-February.

Officials are grappling with the aftermath of the atmospheric river which caused mudslides and floods, especially in areas impacted by wildfires.

As heavy rain continues to impact the region, local authorities are closely monitoring the Sacramento River’s water levels.

An atmospheric river has arrived in the Bay Area, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue, along with increasing winds and thunderstorm chances.

More than a dozen atmospheric rivers dumped rainfall on California in 2023 but replenished only 25 percent of the water lost from aquifers since 2006.