Monday March 2, 2026
ABC30 News —
The San Joaquin River is expected to rise to some of its highest levels in years, and officials are attributing it to this year’s “unique” back-to-back storms.
Sunday, the river began rising as part of the 2026 San Joaquin River Restoration Program flow schedule. The Aquarius Aquarium Institute, otherwise known as the Fresno Aquarium, says this year, “above-average Sierra snowpack and runoff are predicted.”