California's dry spell is finally over, with no area of the state categorized as dry for the first time in 25 years, according to the US Drought Monitor. The Golden State's water supply has entered a new year on a high note, thanks to strong rainfall that has filled reservoirs to capacity and left virtually no dry patches on the drought monitor map.
In fact, the latest report shows that as of December 30, 2025, California is effectively out of drought, with not a single square mile experiencing drought conditions. This marks an "exceptionally wet period" for the state, one that has been building over several years of above-average rainfall.
The news comes after a winter deluge of storms and atmospheric rivers in 2023 that first declared California drought-free, followed by forecasts indicating improved conditions for 2025. The cumulative effect of these events has left the state's reservoirs at 75% capacity or higher, according to current systemwide measurements.
This development is being hailed as a welcome relief for California's water supply, which has been under pressure due to years of drought and water scarcity concerns. For those living in the state, it means that they've never experienced a dry spell like this in their lifetime - with most people younger than 25 having grown up during a world where California was either entering or recovering from drought.
The news also comes ahead of expectations, which forecasters say suggest no widespread drought for California over the next two years. As the state looks to rebuild its water reserves and prepare for future dry spells, this development is a significant step forward in the right direction.
In fact, the latest report shows that as of December 30, 2025, California is effectively out of drought, with not a single square mile experiencing drought conditions. This marks an "exceptionally wet period" for the state, one that has been building over several years of above-average rainfall.
The news comes after a winter deluge of storms and atmospheric rivers in 2023 that first declared California drought-free, followed by forecasts indicating improved conditions for 2025. The cumulative effect of these events has left the state's reservoirs at 75% capacity or higher, according to current systemwide measurements.
This development is being hailed as a welcome relief for California's water supply, which has been under pressure due to years of drought and water scarcity concerns. For those living in the state, it means that they've never experienced a dry spell like this in their lifetime - with most people younger than 25 having grown up during a world where California was either entering or recovering from drought.
The news also comes ahead of expectations, which forecasters say suggest no widespread drought for California over the next two years. As the state looks to rebuild its water reserves and prepare for future dry spells, this development is a significant step forward in the right direction.
Oh man, it's finally happening! After all these years of drought, Cali is getting some serious rain and filling up those reservoirs like crazy! 25 whole years without any dry patches, that's insane! I'm living for this news, especially since most people under 25 have never seen a California without drought in their lifetime. It's like a weight has been lifted off the state's shoulders 
. And to top it all off, it's coming at just the right time - they're already looking ahead and trying to rebuild those water reserves for next time. Fingers crossed this newfound abundance sticks around! 
I mean, think about it, they've been calling drought-free only because of massive storms, what happens when those storms are gone? We're basically living on borrowed time here... Plus, 75% capacity is hardly a gold standard - what happens when reservoirs start to dry up again? And those forecasters saying no drought for the next two years? Yeah right, I'll believe it when I see it 
I'm so stoked to see Cali finally out of that crazy drought! 25 years is a looong time without rain, and it's amazing to think about how some people under 25 have never even experienced dry spells 
. The fact that the reservoirs are at 75% capacity is huge - I'm hoping this means we can start to rebuild those water reserves and not worry so much about drought anymore 
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. No dry patches anywhere, what a relief for the people living there. The fact that most folks under 25 have never seen a dry spell is wild . Now, they gotta focus on rebuilding those water reserves and getting ready for the next big thing 
finally after all those yrs of drought, they're done! 25 yrs of no dry area is insane. i mean i've heard stories from my grandparents about how hard it was back in the day, no water, no crops... it's crazy to think we're living in a world where that's not even an issue anymore. 
anyway, i'm all for rebuilding those water reserves and being prepared for whatever comes next. let's just hope this wet spell keeps going 
Finally, some good news for Cali! The end of that crazy 25-year drought streak is like, so welcome 
. I mean, can you imagine growing up without ever knowing what it's like to have a "normal" rainy season? It's like, the state's been living in drought mode forever 
, with those strong storms and atmospheric rivers bringing much-needed rain to the parched landscape.
! It's like, the ultimate rebirth for the Golden State. The fact that no area is dry anymore? 
That's just amazing. California's water supply is like, finally getting its groove back 
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, and not a single dry patch in sight 
. Bring on the sunshine (and rain showers 
) – we're ready for it!
It's finally happening! After all those years of drought, Cali is getting the rain it needs 
, and I'm not just talking about the wildfires. This strong rainfall is filling up those reservoirs to capacity, and it's a beautiful thing 
, so this is like a breath of fresh air for the younger generation. And let's be real, it's about time! The weather forecasters said it would happen, and now we're reaping the benefits 
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. We need more states like this to focus on conservation and water management 
. Anyway, back to the drought... I'm glad California is out of it for now! The thought of a whole generation growing up without experiencing a dry spell is wild 
25 YEARS OF DROUGHT JUST FLUSHED AWAY WITH THESE POWERFUL STORMS AND ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS IN 2023 AND NOW WE'RE LOOKING AT AN EXCEPTIONALLY WET PERIOD!!! IT'S AMAZING TO SEE THE RESERVOIRS FILLING UP AND LEAVING ZERO DRY PATCHES ON THE DROUGHT MONITOR MAP!!!
Strong rainfall has done its magic and filled up those reservoirs to capacity 
The fact that it came ahead of expectations is just a cherry on top 
. With reservoirs at 75% capacity and no drought conditions in sight, California's water supply is looking good to go 
. Maybe we can finally forget about those drought worries for a while? 
California's finally getting the rain it deserves and I couldn't be happier! 
. feels like a weight's been lifted off those water supply worries. only good vibes for this one, no need to worry about reservoirs drying up anytime soon 
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. I mean, they were already saying no drought in sight for Cali for the next two years 
. Now, all we need to do is make sure those reservoirs stay full and not waste any water