jeff smith is here in oradell reservoir. he has more on that and what they are hoping for in this impending rainfall. >> reporter: you don't typically say they are thrilled about the rainfall but they are here. let me set the scene for you. this is the oradell reservoir right here and we are going to zoom into these rocks on the other side of the reservoir. and basically if it was at capacity, it would be right up to the top of the rocks. that water level. it's only at about 50% of capacity right now. so needless to say, folks here in bergen county have had a rough ride during the past month or so. here in northern new jersey, just ask anyone with a lawn. >> all the grass is hay right now but we have been doing what we can. >> reporter: bergen county is experiencing a moderate drought with annual rainfall running over half a foot below average. >> i noticed a difference in my pool because i have a pool, you know, filling up the water because the water evaporates. >> reporter: the northern new jersey reservoirs have fallen un