Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Blowering
54.9% full
Capacity
1,633.9 hm³
Volume stored
898 hm³
Coordinates
35.478°S, 148.261°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
54.9%vs 7 days ago
+1.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+22.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Blowering
As of July 28, 2026, Blowering is filled to 54.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 898 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,634 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,610 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.0 pts), and it is 22.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Blowering — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 20.0% (March 26, 2026) to a high of 93.1% (August 17, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.9%
- Water stored
- 898 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,634 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,610 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 22.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 35.478°S, 148.261°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 898 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 881 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 869 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 864 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 52.5% | 857 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 853 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 849 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 845 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 841 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 838 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 834 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 830 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Blowering?
As of July 28, 2026, Blowering is at 54.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 898 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Blowering reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Blowering is within its normal operating range at 54.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Blowering rising or falling?
The level at Blowering has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.0 points).
How much water can Blowering hold?
Blowering has a total capacity of 1,634 hm³, of which about 1,610 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Blowering reservoir located?
Blowering is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 35.478°S, 148.261°E).
What is Blowering used for?
Blowering is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.