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SwedenRoßlau water level
River gauge, Elbe, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Right now
Far below the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
At 39 cm, the Elbe at Roßlau is far below normal.
The usual range here runs from 66 cm to 440 cm. The lowest reading on record is 32 cm (August 26, 2018).
The level is falling, down 3 cm over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 28 cm and 46 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
- 66 cm – 440 cm
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 28 cm – 46 cm
- Highest on record
- 694 cmJune 8, 2013
- Lowest on record
- 32 cmAugust 26, 2018
Visiting the river at Roßlau
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretzsch-MaukenRiver gauge, Elbe | 14 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 16 min ago |
| ElsterRiver gauge, Elbe | 18 cm | Very low | −2 cm | 16 min ago |
| WittenbergRiver gauge, Elbe | 69 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 16 min ago |
| CoswigRiver gauge, Elbe | 102 cm | Very low | 0 cm | 16 min ago |
| VockerodeRiver gauge, Elbe | 70 cm | Very low | +1 cm | 16 min ago |
| DessauRiver gauge, Elbe | 56 cm | Low | −1 cm | 16 min ago |
| AkenRiver gauge, Elbe | 40 cm | Very low | −2 cm | 19 hours ago |
| BarbyRiver gauge, Elbe | 29 cm | Very low | −2 cm | 16 min ago |
| SchönebeckRiver gauge, Elbe | 70 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 16 min ago |
| Magdeburg-BuckauRiver gauge, Elbe | 85 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 16 min ago |
| Magdeburg-StrombrückeRiver gauge, Elbe | 47 cm | Very low | −3 cm | 16 min ago |
| RothenseeRiver gauge, Elbe | 68 cm | Very low | −4 cm | 16 min ago |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross RosenburgRiver gauge, Saale | 95 cm | Low | −9 cm | 25 km |
| Calbe GrizehneRiver gauge, Saale | 175 cm | Low | −1 cm | 29 km |
| Calbe OPRiver gauge, Saale | 354 cm | Normal | +1 cm | 31 km |
| Calbe UPRiver gauge, Saale | 314 cm | Normal | 0 cm | 31 km |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Roßlau?
The highest reading on record is 694 cm (June 8, 2013). The lowest is 32 cm (August 26, 2018).
How often is Roßlau updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 01:15 AM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Roßlau today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 01:15 AM GMT+2, the water level was 39 cm. Down 3 cm over the last 24 hours.
Is Roßlau rising or falling?
Down 3 cm over the last 24 hours. Up 8 cm over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Roßlau 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 Roßlau?
The highest level on record is 694 cm on June 8, 2013. The lowest is 32 cm on August 26, 2018.
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:501490(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.88141, 12.23654(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m. ü. NHN
- Gauge zero
- 53.846 m
- km
- 257.84
- 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 | 39 cm | 2026-10-16 23:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (PEGELONLINE): Roßlau (pegelonline:501490). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/germany/sachsen-anhalt/rosslau
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