Kuusankoski, ala water level
River gauge, Kuusankoski, Kymenlaakso, Finland
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
20252026
What this means
At 46.17 m, the Kuusankoski, ala is far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 46.41 m, based on 21 years of readings, so the river level is 0.24 m below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 46.19 m, a difference of −0.02 m.
The water is rising: up 0.02 m over the past week. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 46.12 m and 46.18 m.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 46.41 m0.24 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 46.24 m – 46.69 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 46.19 m−0.02 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 46.12 m – 46.18 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 46.12 m – 46.52 m
Visiting the river at Kuusankoski, ala
On rivers that carry barges, low water means lighter loads and slower traffic. Paddlers will find more gravel and less current.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.6 mm. Rain upstream usually reaches a river gauge after hours to days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Kuusankoski
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KuusankoskiRiver gauge | 172 m³/s | Low | 0.4 km | |
| Kuusankoski, yläRiver gauge, Kuusankoski | 55.65 m | Low | 0.4 km | |
| Kuusankoski, yläRiver gauge, Kuusankoski | 55.76 m | Very low | 0.9 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lappakoski, yläRiver gauge, Lappakoski | 55.85 m | Normal | 2.4 km | |
| Keltti, yläRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 46.17 m | Low | 3.8 km | |
| KelttiRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 179 m³/s | Normal | 3.8 km | |
| Keltti, alaRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 39.91 m | Normal | 3.8 km | |
| VoikkaaRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 174 m³/s | Normal | 4.5 km | |
| Voikkaa, yläRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 65.41 m | Normal | 4.8 km | |
| VäräläRiver gauge, Kymijoki | 39.68 m | Normal | 8.8 km |
Questions and answers
Is the Kuusankoski, ala higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 46.19 m.
How often is Kuusankoski, ala updated?
Once a day. The source, Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), publishes a single daily value; the latest is from Oct 14, 2026.
What is the water level of Kuusankoski, ala today?
On Oct 14, 2026, the surface elevation was 46.17 m. Up 0.02 m over the last 7 days.
Is Kuusankoski, ala rising or falling?
Up 0.02 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kuusankoski, ala normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) publishes a new reading once a day. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the CC BY 4.0. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
- Station code
syke:1409410- Coordinates
60.90472, 26.64639(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- N2000
- Update interval
- once a day
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0. Data from the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), CC BY 4.0; regions from Statistics Finland, CC BY 4.0
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 46.17 m | 2026-10-14 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke): Kuusankoski, ala (syke:1409410). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/finland/kymenlaakso/kuusankoski-ala
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