Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte water level
River gauge, Aanvoersloot De Katte, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
20252026
What this means
Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte is well above normal at 0.47 m.
That puts it 0.28 m above the median of 0.18 m for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.35 m (+0.12 m). The record high is 0.95 m, set on January 17, 2023.
It has risen 0.05 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 0.42 m and 0.53 m.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.18 m0.28 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.04 m – 0.36 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.35 m+0.12 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.42 m – 0.53 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- -0.08 m – 0.64 m
- Highest on record
- 0.95 mJanuary 17, 2023
- Lowest on record
- -0.22 mJanuary 4, 2021
Flood levels and safety
A high reading on its own does not mean property is at risk. The warnings issued by the national or regional flood service take local defences and the forecast into account.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.9 mm. Rain upstream usually reaches a river gauge after hours to days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabbeke / VrouwengeleedRiver gauge, Vrouwengeleed | 0.54 m | Low | 0.00 m | 0.6 km |
| Zuienkerke / Sint-AndrieszwinRiver gauge, Sint-Andrieszwin | 0.62 m | Low | −0.01 m | 0.9 km |
| Brugge / Sint-AndrieszwinRiver gauge, Sint-Andrieszwin | 0.61 m | Very low | +0.01 m | 1.7 km |
| Houtave / NoordedeRiver gauge, Noordede | 1.77 m | High | +0.02 m | 3.0 km |
| Zuienkerke / MadeleinezwinRiver gauge, Madeleinezwin | 1.77 m | High | +0.01 m | 4.8 km |
| Jabbeke / Jabbekebeek ZomerwegRiver gauge, Jabbekebeek Zomerweg | 5.09 m | Low | +0.02 m | 6.0 km |
| Jabbeke / Jabbekebeek EernegemwegRiver gauge, Jabbekebeek Eernegemweg | 7.09 m | Low | +0.01 m | 6.7 km |
| StMichiels / GOG Kon Albertlaan / KerkebeekRiver gauge, Kerkebeek | 3.67 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 7.1 km |
Questions and answers
How does Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte compare with last year?
It is 0.12 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.35 m.
What is the record level at Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte?
The highest reading on record is 0.95 m (January 17, 2023). The lowest is -0.22 m (January 4, 2021).
How often is Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (waterinfo.be) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2, the surface elevation was 0.47 m. Up 0.05 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte rising or falling?
Up 0.05 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte?
The highest level on record is 0.95 m on January 17, 2023. The lowest is -0.22 m on January 4, 2021.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (waterinfo.be)
- Station code
waterinfo:S02_42Y- Coordinates
51.22282, 3.13648(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- TAW
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Modellicentie Gratis Hergebruik (Flemish Model Licence for Free Reuse). Data: Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (VMM), waterinfo.be
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 0.47 m | 2026-10-16 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (waterinfo.be): Zuienkerke / Aanvoersloot De Katte (waterinfo:S02_42Y). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/belgium/west-vlaanderen/zuienkerke-aanvoersloot-de-katte
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer