http://www.newsweek.com/california-reservoir-water-levels-historic-rainfall-1778536 > A historic amount of rain fell on California between December 26 and January 19 and as a result many of the state's reservoirs have seen rising water levels. > Most of California is still in the grips of a drought that has lasted for two decades and water levels in its reservoirs remain well below their historical average. However, the recent rain was so heavy that parts of the state changed their drought status— 97.93 percent of California is still experiencing drought, but the remaining 2.07 percent is classified as "abnormally dry."