One of the top-five wettest winters on record in California led Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in seven counties (Monday, April 10). Record-breaking precipitation in March has been followed by a wet start to April and numerous flood warnings are posted in northern California. Above normal snowpack is adding to concerns over flooding.

Precipitation for October 2005 through March 2006 shows all of northern California above normal to well above normal (> 150% of normal). (Click on image for full-size)	April 1 mountain snowpack also shows normal to well above normal conditions. (Click on image for full-size)

April 1 streamflow forecasts currently available show well above normal flows. Check soon for further updates. (Click on image for full-size)	April 1 reservoir storage by state. Note California and Nevada are above average. (Click on image for full-size)