Dry and hot conditions in the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River Valley are leading to a developing flash drought.

Source: Flash drought developing across the southern Plains | KXAN

Heavy rains in the spring and summer improved levels in area aquifers, lakes and streams, but we’re still not fully recovered from years below-normal rainfall.

Source: San Antonio area’s drought might have eased, but it’s not over | SAEN

“We’ve never seen the release go down that low.”

Source: New Mexico’s Elephant Butte Reservoir hits 1.4% capacity, leaving businesses scrambling for a lifeline | The Cool Down

The states must curb their use of water from the river starting in 2027.

Source: Government will cut water to Ariz., Calif., Nevada as Colorado River runs low – The Washington Post

The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada

Source: The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis | Colorado river crisis | The Guardian

Arizona, California and Nevada will make significant cuts to their take from the Colorado River.

Source: Some states will make significant cuts to their Colorado River water usage | TPR

Corpus Christi’s reservoirs are sitting around 40% of combined capacity, and a state environmental order requires the city to release some of that water when combined reservoir capacity exceeds 30%.

Source: Corpus Christi water releases: Why environmental experts say stopping them permanently could harm the bay

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. Under the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan, Calif…

Source: Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge – KXAN Austin

Texas has one of the nation’s most extensive water-planning systems. Corpus Christi’s close call shows how quickly drought and rising demand can expose the gaps between long-term plans and reality.

Source: Corpus Christi Planned for Its Water Future. It Still Nearly Ran Dry. | Governing Magazine

The TCEQ is reviewing Corpus Christi’s request to temporarily pause water releases into the Nueces Estuary, with a decision possible as soon as Aug. 25.

Source: TCEQ could decide soon on request to pause water releases | kiiitv.com