Reservoir · New South Wales and Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Hume
54.9% full
Capacity
3,038.2 hm³
Volume stored
1669 hm³
Coordinates
36.217°S, 147.130°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
54.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+28.7%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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Hume
As of July 29, 2026, Hume is filled to 54.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,669 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,038 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 3,036 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.2 pts), and it is 28.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Hume — 1096 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.0% (May 5, 2026) to a high of 97.6% (September 2, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.9%
- Water stored
- 1,669 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,038 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,036 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 28.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 36.217°S, 147.130°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 1,669 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 1,662 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 1,654 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 54.1% | 1,643 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 53.7% | 1,632 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 53.3% | 1,619 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 1,605 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 52.3% | 1,589 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 1,571 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 51.1% | 1,552 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 50.4% | 1,532 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 49.7% | 1,510 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hume?
As of July 29, 2026, Hume is at 54.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,669 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Hume reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Hume is within its normal operating range at 54.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hume rising or falling?
The level at Hume has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Hume hold?
Hume has a total capacity of 3,038 hm³, of which about 3,036 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Hume reservoir located?
Hume is located in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia (coordinates 36.217°S, 147.130°E).
What is Hume used for?
Hume is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.