Track water storage, capacity and historical trends for major reservoirs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and beyond.
Storage levels at Poona are within moderate seasonal bounds. Sitting at 69.8%, the total stored volume is 1 GL. This represents a typical midpoint for the region's hydrological cycle.
Agriculture in the surrounding areas of Queensland depends heavily on the water security provided by Poona. Irrigation allocations are directly tied to these storage metrics. Without the buffer provided by this massive 1 GL storage, regional farming would face extreme volatility.
The surrounding catchment of Poona also supports diverse local flora and fauna. During periods of healthy water levels, the area often sees an increase in recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. However, environmental flow releases must be carefully balanced to protect downstream river health.
The weather around the catchment is currently recording 19°C. With 0mm of recent rainfall and clear sky skies, the catchment is relatively dry today.
The Bureau of Meteorology's climate outlooks will play a pivotal role in predicting the future inflows for this catchment. State water authorities utilize highly sophisticated monitoring tools to ensure every drop is accounted for. Resilience against extreme weather events remains the ultimate goal for the managers of this critical infrastructure.