Retortillo
Sevilla · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
61 hm³
Coordinates
37.850°N, 5.380°W
Operator
CHGu
Current fill
90.2%vs 7 days ago
-1.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-4.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 61 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 54.9 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHGu |
| Province | Sevilla |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadalquivir |
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About Retortillo
As of June 9, 2026, Retortillo is filled to 90.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 55 hm³ of water out of a maximum 61 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 55 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.6 percentage points, and it is 4.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Retortillo — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.8% (August 22, 2023) to a high of 98.4% (April 1, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHGu primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadalquivir basin at 37.850°N, 5.380°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 90.2%
- Water stored
- 55 hm³
- Total capacity
- 61 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 55 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 37.850°N, 5.380°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 90.2% | 55 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 91.8% | 56 |
| 26 May 2026 | 93.4% | 57 |
| 19 May 2026 | 93.4% | 57 |
| 12 May 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 5 May 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 96.7% | 59 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 95.1% | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Retortillo?
As of June 9, 2026, Retortillo is at 90.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 55 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is Retortillo reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Retortillo is high at 90.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Retortillo rising or falling?
The level at Retortillo is falling — it dropped 1.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Retortillo hold?
Retortillo has a total capacity of 61 hm³, of which about 55 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Retortillo reservoir located?
Retortillo is located in Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin (coordinates 37.850°N, 5.380°W).
What is Retortillo used for?
Retortillo is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHGu.