Belzele / Hindeplas water level
Lake, Hindeplas, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
The water level at Belzele / Hindeplas reads 5.97 m, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
The median for mid-October is 6.16 m, based on 8 years of readings, so the water level is 0.19 m below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.63 m, a difference of +0.34 m.
It is still going down, by 0.03 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.97 m – 6.46 m.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in autumn, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.16 m0.19 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.59 m – 6.29 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.63 m+0.34 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.97 m – 6.46 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.63 m – 7.16 m
- Highest on record
- 7.19 mJune 29, 2026
- Lowest on record
- 5.10 mJuly 8, 2020
Boating and fishing at Belzele / Hindeplas
A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleidinge / SleidingsvaardekenCanal gauge, Sleidingsvaardeken | 5.09 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 1.8 km |
| Lovendegem / CenterloopRiver gauge, Centerloop | 5.62 m | Very low | −0.02 m | 3.2 km |
| Sleidinge / EekskensmolenbeekCanal gauge, Eekskensmolenbeek | 5.50 m | High | 3.3 km | |
| Waarschoot / BrakeleijkenRiver gauge, Brakeleike | 4.67 m | Very low | 0.00 m | 4.8 km |
| Vinderhoute / BorisgrachtRiver gauge, Borisgracht | 5.01 m | High | +0.02 m | 4.8 km |
| Evergem / BurggravenstroomRiver gauge, Burggravenstroom | 4.75 m | Very low | 0.00 m | 5.1 km |
| Sleidinge / SingelCanal gauge, Singel | 4.91 m | Low | 0.00 m | 6.1 km |
| Oostakker / WittewalleRiver gauge, Wittewalle | 5.45 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 6.9 km |
Questions and answers
Is Belzele / Hindeplas higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.34 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.63 m.
How high and low has Belzele / Hindeplas been?
The highest reading on record is 7.19 m (June 29, 2026). The lowest is 5.10 m (July 8, 2020).
How often is Belzele / Hindeplas 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 Belzele / Hindeplas today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2, the surface elevation was 5.97 m. Down 0.03 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Belzele / Hindeplas rising or falling?
Down 0.03 m over the last 24 hours. Down 0.23 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Belzele / Hindeplas normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Belzele / Hindeplas?
The highest level on record is 7.19 m on June 29, 2026. The lowest is 5.10 m on July 8, 2020.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (waterinfo.be)
- Station code
waterinfo:S03_30A- Coordinates
51.10576, 3.67109(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 | 5.97 m | 2026-10-16 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (waterinfo.be): Belzele / Hindeplas (waterinfo:S03_30A). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/belzele-hindeplas
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