California's Lakes: From Historic Flooding to Reformation and Melting Snow.
TL;DR
California's historic Tulare Lake, which dried up in the early 20th century, has unexpectedly reappeared due to massive amounts of runoff from winter storms, expanding over 180 square miles - nearly the same size as Lake Tahoe. While the wet conditions have been a relief in the drought-ridden state, the rise of the "Ghost Lake" could result in billions of dollars in losses, as it threatens to flood nearby communities and damage crops.
- California flooding expands historic 'Ghost Lake' to almost same size as Lake Tahoe Yahoo Sports
- California's once-dead Tulare Lake is nearly as large as Lake Tahoe San Francisco Chronicle
- Communities near California's reformed Tulare Lake are unlikely to flood this year, officials say CNBC
- Melt from historic California snow may be less damaging than feared The Washington Post
- Risk of 'catastrophic flooding' has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say Los Angeles Times
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