Strawberry
March 28 2024
8,416 acre-ft
+1.15% today102% of Normal • Normal
Water storage levels at Strawberry are currently 8,416 acre-ft, about 102% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 8,212.05acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2023-07-18 when levels reached 18,793 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2010-03-14 when levels receded to 1,585 acre-ft. View historical levels.
California is the largest producer of strawberries in the United States. The history of strawberry cultivation in California dates back to the early 1900s when Italian immigrants began growing the fruit. Today, California's strawberry industry generates $2.5 billion in annual revenue. The hydrology of California plays a crucial role in strawberry cultivation. The state relies on surface water from rivers and snowpack from the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Strawberry Creek watershed in Southern California provides surface water for strawberry fields. Meanwhile, snowpack from the Sierra Nevada mountains contributes to the state's overall water supply. Agriculture is the primary use of strawberries in California, with the fruit being used for both fresh consumption and processed goods. Additionally, strawberries are a popular recreational crop, with many farms offering "U-pick" opportunities for visitors.
Geolocation | -119.983, 38.200 |
Elevation | 5,620 ft |
Storage 24hr Change | 1.15% |
Percent of Normal | 102% |
Minimum |
1,585 acre-ft
2010-03-14 |
Maximum |
18,793 acre-ft
2023-07-18 |
Average | 8,212 acre-ft |
Nid_Height | 143 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Drainage_Area | 26.9 |
Year_Completed | 1916 |
Dam_Height | 143 |
River_Or_Stream | South Fork Stanislaus River |
Surface_Area | 299 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Storage | 19000 |
Dam_Length | 720 |