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SwedenRiesa water level
River gauge, Elbe, Sachsen, Germany
Right now
Below the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
At 122 cm, the Elbe at Riesa is below normal.
The usual range here runs from 135 cm to 528 cm.
The water is rising: up 7 cm over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 109 cm and 131 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
- 135 cm – 528 cm
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 109 cm – 131 cm
- Highest on record
- 947 cmAugust 17, 2002
- Lowest on record
- 81 cmFebruary 1, 1954
Visiting the river at Riesa
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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Elbe
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SchönaRiver gauge, Elbe | 80 cm | Low | +7 cm | 11 min ago |
| PirnaRiver gauge, Elbe | 88 cm | Low | −14 cm | 11 min ago |
| DresdenRiver gauge, Elbe | 50 cm | Low | −6 cm | 11 min ago |
| MeissenRiver gauge, Elbe | 104 cm | Low | +4 cm | 11 min ago |
| MühlbergRiver gauge, Elbe | 145 cm | Low | −5 cm | 18 hours ago |
| TorgauRiver gauge, Elbe | 40 cm | Low | −14 cm | 11 min ago |
| Pretzsch-MaukenRiver gauge, Elbe | 14 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 11 min ago |
| ElsterRiver gauge, Elbe | 19 cm | Very low | −1 cm | 11 min ago |
| WittenbergRiver gauge, Elbe | 69 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 11 min ago |
| CoswigRiver gauge, Elbe | 102 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 11 min ago |
| VockerodeRiver gauge, Elbe | 70 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 11 min ago |
| RoßlauRiver gauge, Elbe | 39 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 11 min ago |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hřensko - LabeRiver gauge, Labe | 91.4 m³/s | Very low | 82 km |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Riesa?
The highest reading on record is 947 cm (August 17, 2002). The lowest is 81 cm (February 1, 1954).
How often is Riesa updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:15 AM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Riesa today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 12:15 AM GMT+2, the water level was 122 cm. Up 7 cm over the last 24 hours.
Is Riesa rising or falling?
Up 7 cm over the last 24 hours. Up 4 cm over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Riesa 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 Riesa?
The highest level on record is 947 cm on August 17, 2002. The lowest is 81 cm on February 1, 1954.
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:501110(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.31148, 13.29334(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m. ü. NHN
- Gauge zero
- 88.022 m
- km
- 108.40
- 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 | 122 cm | 2026-10-16 22:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE): Riesa (pegelonline:501110). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/germany/sachsen/riesa
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