The recent rains have resulted in the Clear Lake level to rise. The main tributary into the lake is Scotts Creek. This photo shows Scotts Creek, on the outskirts of Lakeport, running bank to bank. As of Thursday, the official lake level was a plus 2.06 feet on the Rumsey Gauge. The lake level is expected to rise to a plus 3 feet or more within a week, depending on the amount of rainfall. Totals varied across the county, but according to Accuweather, Lakeport received 0.26 of an inch on Wednesday and another 0.91 as of 5 p.m. Thursday. – Terry Knight
