Lake Mead inches from new record four years after historic low

Four years ago, Lake Mead recorded a historic low, a warning sign for the threatened water supply that serves Southern Nevada. The reservoir’s level stood at 1,040.58 feet above sea level on July 27, 2022. Since then, Lake Mead’s elevation has continued to trend downward over the past 20 years, and this year’s conditions have further strained its supply. A Sincity Press Local