Remove Water in an Area

Get rid of water flooding a build or cave. Run: /fill ~-5 ~-3 ~-5 ~5 ~3 ~5 air replace water. Replaces every water block in an 11×7×11 box centered on you with air, leaving all other blocks untouched. Adjust the two corner coordinates to cover the flooded area — larger boxes work but /fill has a volume limit per run, so drain big areas in sections. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/fill ~-5 ~-3 ~-5 ~5 ~3 ~5 air replace water

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Stand in the middle of the flooded area.
Paste the command; widen the coordinates if the water extends further.
Press Enter — only water blocks are replaced; your build stays intact.
Repeat in sections for large floods.

Frequently asked questions

Does Remove Water in an Area work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes — the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Remove Water in an Area?

Yes — you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Remove Water in an Area be used in a command block?

Yes — paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Does Remove Water in an Area work in multiplayer?

Yes — the command works the same in multiplayer as in singleplayer. Operator permissions may be required depending on your server settings.