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SwedenPfatter water level
River gauge, Donau, Bayern, Germany
Right now
Below the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
Low water at Pfatter: the gauge reads 303 cm, below normal.
The usual range here runs from 305 cm to 576 cm.
It is still going down, by 2 cm over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 297 cm – 314 cm.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Normal range
- 305 cm – 576 cm
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 297 cm – 314 cm
- Highest on record
- 780 cmMarch 27, 1988
- Lowest on record
- 294 cmSeptember 2, 1998
On and along the river
Low levels expose banks and sandbars and can make launching awkward.
About the Donau
The Danube is a river in Europe, the second-longest after the Volga. It flows through Central and Southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest of Germany south through the Danube Delta in Romania into the Black Sea. A large and historically important river, it was once a frontier of the Roman Empire. In the 21st century, it connects ten European countries, running through their territories or marking a border. Originating in Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 2,850 km (1,770 mi), passing through or bordering Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine. Among the many cities on the river are four national capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade. Its drainage basin amounts to 817,000 km2 (315,000 sq mi) and extends into nine more countries.
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Donau
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kachlet Schleuse UPRiver gauge, Donau | 55 cm | Very low | +1 cm | 16 min ago |
| Kachlet Wehr UPRiver gauge, Donau | 53 cm | No reference yet | +1 cm | 16 min ago |
| VilshofenRiver gauge, Donau | 288 cm | Very low | +1 cm | 16 min ago |
| HofkirchenRiver gauge, Donau | 164 cm | Very low | −1 cm | 16 min ago |
| DeggendorfRiver gauge, Donau | 154 cm | Very low | −2 cm | 16 min ago |
| PfellingRiver gauge, Donau | 233 cm | Very low | −6 cm | 16 min ago |
| SchwabelweisRiver gauge, Donau | 287 cm | Normal | +4 cm | 16 min ago |
| Regensburg Eiserne BrückeRiver gauge, Donau | 194 cm | Normal | +4 cm | 16 min ago |
| OberndorfRiver gauge, Donau | 151 cm | Low | 0 cm | 16 min ago |
| KelheimwinzerRiver gauge, Donau | 255 cm | Low | +1 cm | 16 min ago |
| Kelheim DonauRiver gauge, Donau | 201 cm | No reference yet | +2 cm | 16 min ago |
| Ingolstadt LuitpoldstrasseRiver gauge, Donau | 132 cm | No reference yet | −1 cm | 31 min ago |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riedenburg UpRiver gauge, Main-Donau-Kanal | 402 cm | Below flood stage | −3 cm | 51 km |
| HavloviceRiver gauge, Zubřina | 0.51 m³/s | High | 62 km | |
| AlžbětínRiver gauge, Řezná | 0.19 m³/s | Very low | 63 km | |
| Hamry-V lipáchRiver gauge, Úhlava | 0.20 m³/s | Low | 63 km |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Pfatter?
The highest reading on record is 780 cm (March 27, 1988). The lowest is 294 cm (September 2, 1998).
How often is Pfatter updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 02:00 AM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Pfatter today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 02:00 AM GMT+2, the water level was 303 cm. Down 2 cm over the last 24 hours.
Is Pfatter rising or falling?
Down 2 cm over the last 24 hours. Down 2 cm over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pfatter normal?
Below the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pfatter?
The highest level on record is 780 cm on March 27, 1988. The lowest is 294 cm on September 2, 1998.
How often is this data updated?
Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE) publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE)
- Station code
pegelonline:10068006(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.98044, 12.38377(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m. ü. NHN
- Gauge zero
- 316.984 m
- km
- 2,350.70
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Datenlizenz Deutschland – Zero – Version 2.0. Data: WSV, PEGELONLINE
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Water level stage | 303 cm | 2026-10-17 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE): Pfatter (pegelonline:10068006). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/germany/bayern/pfatter
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