Skip to main content

California water infrastructure strained by deluges

The damage sustained by California's Oroville Dam has led to concerns about future flooding.

Republish
Austin, TX
Credit: Patrick Lewis

The damage sustained by California's Oroville Dam has led to concerns about deluges straining the state's network of dams, rivers, reservoirs, levees, and other waterways that aim to prevent flooding. Large parts of the region are expected to experience their wettest winter on record. (Los Angeles Times)

Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Independent Texas reporting needs your support. The Texas Tribune delivers fact-based journalism for Texans, by Texans — and our community of members, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth news and information. Will you support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation of any amount?

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Choose an amount or learn more about membership.

$18 $20 $25 Other
Donate now

Information about the authors

Learn about The Texas Tribune’s policies, including our partnership with The Trust Project to increase transparency in news.

Explore related story topics