The minor storages in the region remain full or near full, but major storages need further replenishment. The total inflow to Fairbairn Dam during winter and spring totals over 500,00 megalitres, which is above the mean annual flow. Stockwater is in good condition throughout the region. Farm dams in the Kilcoy and northern and western parts of the Esk Shire and two-thirds full or full. In the remaining part of the Esk Shire farm dam levels are low.
Surface water is variable across the region depending on storm rainfalls.
There are still dams on properties that are not yet full in many districts. These properties are generally on heavy soil types and require high intensity rainfall run-off to fill. Underground supplies that are in short supply still require good flows in creeks for replenishment. Groundwater levels in the Region generally remain stable. There was some recharge in the Condamine alluvial aquifer and alluvial aquifers associated with the tributary streams.