Border Rivers: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2018–30 June 2019
- Total annual rainfall was well below average and the lowest in almost 80 years.
- End of year storage dropped to 7% full, the lowest in more than 10 years.
- Water taken for consumptive use was 285 GL, similar to last year.
Climate and water
Rainfall

377 mm
well below the average of 625 mm
Streamflow

below average
for the entire year
Storage

7% full

87% less than last year
Water use
Water accessible

Water taken

* water accessible for consumptive use