Salinas Valley Water Conditions

Summary

This report provides an overview of hydrologic conditions in the Salinas Valley for the fourth quarter of Water Year 2024-2025. The report covers precipitation, reservoir storage, streamflow, and groundwater level trends. Data indicates above normal rainfall for the quarter, but cumulative precipitation for the water year was not above normal. Reservoir storage is lower compared to the same time last year, and groundwater elevations decreased across all subareas and aquifers. The report also includes data on streamflow, groundwater elevation trends, and depth to groundwater.

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Subject

Salinas Valley Water Conditions

Summary

This report provides an overview of hydrologic conditions in the Salinas Valley for the fourth quarter of Water Year 2024-2025. The report covers precipitation, reservoir storage, streamflow, and groundwater level trends. Data indicates above normal rainfall for the quarter, but cumulative precipitation for the water year was not above normal. Reservoir storage is lower compared to the same time last year, and groundwater elevations decreased across all subareas and aquifers. The report also includes data on streamflow, groundwater elevation trends, and depth to groundwater.

Report Date

2025-10-01

Report Type

quarterly

Report Title

Salinas Valley Water Conditions: Fourth Quarter of Water Year 2024-2025

Authoring Body

Monterey County Water Resources Agency

Reporting Period

2025-07-01 to 2025-09-30