North Jersey reservoir levels dropped to nearly 20% below average between the months of January and March

In April and May, those reservoirs’ water levels shot up to about 10% above average.

After a long period of drought, New Jersey saw the fifth wettest May on record, according to a spring 2025 recap from the state climatologist's office.

With all the rain that May provided, New Jersey reservoirs that supply drinking water to residents have been almost completely restored, said David Robinson, a Rutgers professor and the state climatologist.

New Jersey is nearly out of its drought period and has sufficient reservoir levels for the hotter summer months ahead — and more rain is expected in the next few days.

“The Department of Environmental Protection is still cautious about this, a

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