Weekend Rainfall Expected to Boost Salt River Reservoirs
This weekend’s weather is bringing much-needed rainfall, anticipated to significantly increase runoff into the Salt River reservoirs.
“This is just a beneficial thing for the water supply,” stated Bo Svoma, the principal climate scientist and meteorologist for the Salt River Project. The rainfall is not forecasted to cause major flooding, which could negate the benefits for water supply, emphasizing that the current situation is advantageous.
Roosevelt Lake, currently holding the least water among the four Salt River reservoirs, is expected to see a substantial rise in its water level.
Svoma mentioned, “It seems like the reservoirs should come back up above that baseline you’re talking about ultimately being higher than we’ve typically seen them in the last 30 years.” This suggests a positive trend in reservoir levels not observed in recent decades.
Interestingly, the considerable flow in the Salt River is occurring unusually early in the fall season, according to Svoma. This early increase could indicate a shift in seasonal patterns.
The Salt River Project (SRP) is actively monitoring the water levels and has stationed personnel to manage the expected streamflow over the weekend.
