AdvertisementIn California, Dealing With A Drought And Preparing For A FloodMarch 18, 2016Lauren SommerfacebookEmailDespite the ongoing drought in California, the Folsom Lake reservoir is kept at only 60 percent capacity in the winter to prevent major flooding if a winter storm occurs. Some hope to prevent the waste of water by relying on more accurate weather predictions. (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation)