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Deadpool Data Dump: The Western water situation is dire

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Jonathan P. Thompson
Aug 11, 2026
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This water year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30) continues to be the warmest ever recorded in nearly every county in the Southwest and northern Rockies. Source: NOAA
πŸ’€ Deadpool Data Dump 🌊

No, Lake Powell’s not that close to actual dead pool β€” or the level at which water can no longer be released downstream. At least not yet. But it is now within 20 feet of de facto …

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