Dam levels are rising, Maitland has received 116.2mm of rain since March 1 and more showers are expected to reach the region by the end of the week.
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Hunter Water's website shows that Chichester Dam is at 100 per cent capacity, Grahamstown Dam at 66 per cent with Tomago and Anna Bay sandbeds sitting at 60.6 and 58.8 per cent respectively.
While the storage levels appear healthy Hunter Water said our water levels drop faster than most other major Australian urban centres during hot, dry periods because we have shallow water storages and high evaporation rates.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts more rain towards the end of the week and over the weekend.
Thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
