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SwedenMagdeburg-Buckau water level
River gauge, Elbe, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Right now
Far below the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
Low water at Magdeburg-Buckau: the gauge reads 86 cm, far below normal.
The usual range here runs from 108 cm to 421 cm. The lowest reading on record is 74 cm (October 16, 1947).
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 77 cm – 92 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
- 108 cm – 421 cm
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 77 cm – 92 cm
- Highest on record
- 752 cmJune 9, 2013
- Lowest on record
- 74 cmOctober 16, 1947
On and along the river
Low levels expose banks and sandbars and can make launching awkward.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Elbe
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VockerodeRiver gauge, Elbe | 70 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 13 min ago |
| RoßlauRiver gauge, Elbe | 39 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 13 min ago |
| DessauRiver gauge, Elbe | 55 cm | Low | −3 cm | 13 min ago |
| AkenRiver gauge, Elbe | 40 cm | Very low | −2 cm | 18 hours ago |
| BarbyRiver gauge, Elbe | 29 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 13 min ago |
| SchönebeckRiver gauge, Elbe | 69 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 13 min ago |
| Magdeburg-StrombrückeRiver gauge, Elbe | 47 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 13 min ago |
| RothenseeRiver gauge, Elbe | 68 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 13 min ago |
| Niegripp ApRiver gauge, Elbe | 180 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 13 min ago |
| RogätzRiver gauge, Elbe | 1 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 13 min ago |
| TangermündeRiver gauge, Elbe | 113 cm | Low | +3 cm | 13 min ago |
| StorkauRiver gauge, Elbe | 159 cm | Low | 0 cm | 7 hours ago |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DetershagenRiver gauge, Elbe-Havel-Kanal | 300 cm | Normal | −5 cm | 17 km |
| Calbe GrizehneRiver gauge, Saale | 165 cm | Low | −11 cm | 26 km |
| Calbe UPRiver gauge, Saale | 305 cm | Low | −10 cm | 26 km |
| Calbe OPRiver gauge, Saale | 355 cm | Normal | +2 cm | 26 km |
Questions and answers
How high and low has the Elbe at Magdeburg-Buckau been?
The highest reading on record is 752 cm (June 9, 2013). The lowest is 74 cm (October 16, 1947).
How often is Magdeburg-Buckau updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:45 PM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Magdeburg-Buckau today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 11:45 PM GMT+2, the water level was 86 cm. Down 2 cm over the last 24 hours.
Is Magdeburg-Buckau rising or falling?
Down 2 cm over the last 24 hours. Up 5 cm over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Magdeburg-Buckau normal?
Far below the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Magdeburg-Buckau?
The highest level on record is 752 cm on June 9, 2013. The lowest is 74 cm on October 16, 1947.
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:502170(Agency page)- Coordinates
52.11927, 11.63499(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m. ü. NHN
- Gauge zero
- 40.386 m
- km
- 325.39
- 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 | 86 cm | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE): Magdeburg-Buckau (pegelonline:502170). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/germany/sachsen-anhalt/magdeburg-buckau
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