Vanttauskoski water level
River gauge, Lappi, Finland
Right now
High for mid-October
Flow
History
20252026
What this means
The Vanttauskoski is above normal at 493 m³/s.
That puts it 144 m³/s above the median of 350 m³/s for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 293 m³/s (+201 m³/s).
The level has held steady over the past week. In the last month it has stayed between 474 m³/s and 643 m³/s.
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
- 350 m³/s144 m³/s above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 144 m³/s – 497 m³/s8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 293 m³/s+201 m³/s
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 474 m³/s – 643 m³/s
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 77.8 m³/s – 903 m³/s
What this level means on the water
If you are visiting, check local notices: navigation and bathing rules are set by the local authorities.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Vanttauskoski
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanttauskoski, yläRiver gauge, Vanttauskoski | 99.29 m | Normal | 0.0 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlalampiLake | 151.33 m | Normal | 4.2 km | |
| Iso-KaihuaLake | 145.52 m | Low | 6.3 km | |
| Iso-KaarniLake | 164.55 m | Normal | 8.9 km | |
| VanttausjärviLake | 158.05 m | Normal | 9.0 km | |
| Pikku-KaarniLake | 176.89 m | Normal | 13 km | |
| Juotas, konevirtaamaReservoir, Juottaan tekojärvi | 0.00 m³/s | Low | 13 km | |
| SaukkojärviLake, Saukko | 179.81 m | Very low | 15 km | |
| PaattinkijärviLake | 190.45 m | Very low | 15 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Vanttauskoski compare with last year?
It is 201 m³/s higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 293 m³/s.
How often is Vanttauskoski updated?
Once a day. The source, Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), publishes a single daily value; the latest is from Oct 15, 2026.
What is the water level of Vanttauskoski today?
On Oct 15, 2026, the flow was 493 m³/s. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is Vanttauskoski rising or falling?
Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Vanttauskoski normal?
High 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:6502250- Coordinates
66.36722, 26.68972(WGS84)- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow discharge | 493 m³/s | 2026-10-15 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke): Vanttauskoski (syke:6502250). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/finland/lappi/vanttauskoski
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