Strengen water level
River gauge, Gøyst, Telemark, Norway
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Flow
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Strengen reads 20.5 m³/s, a normal level for mid-October.
It is 13.0 m³/s below the flood level of 33.5 m³/s. That puts it 1.67 m³/s above the median of 18.8 m³/s for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 25.9 m³/s (−5.50 m³/s).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.06 m³/s and 25.0 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
- 18.8 m³/s1.67 m³/s above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.26 m³/s – 24.9 m³/s8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 25.9 m³/s−5.50 m³/s
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.06 m³/s – 25.0 m³/s
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.00 m³/s – 27.6 m³/s
Visiting the river at Strengen
At a level like this, the river is generally open for paddling, boating and riverside walks.
The flood level is 33.5 m³/s, 13.0 m³/s above the current reading.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViertjernRiver gauge, Austbygdåi | 0.89 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 15 km |
| GrosettjernRiver gauge, Grosetåe | 936.36 m | Below flood stage | 18 km | |
| Møsvatn, LanghølRiver gauge, Skiensvassdraget | 0.35 m | Very low | 0.00 m | 19 km |
| AustbygdåiRiver gauge | 200.30 m | Below flood stage | 25 km | |
| KvennaRiver gauge, Skiensvassdraget | 1.91 m | Normal | +0.12 m | 28 km |
| Gjuvå v/NybruRiver gauge, Gjuva | 767.11 m | Below flood stage | 35 km | |
| GrovåiRiver gauge | 0.95 m | Normal | −0.14 m | 39 km |
| Tannsvatn (Lognvikvatnet)River gauge, Tansåi | 697.08 m | Below flood stage | 40 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Gøyst at Strengen compare with last year?
It is 5.50 m³/s lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 25.9 m³/s.
At what level does the Gøyst at Strengen flood?
The official flood level is 33.5 m³/s. The river is currently 13.0 m³/s below it.
How often is Strengen updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from NVE – Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 PM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Strengen today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 PM GMT+2, the flow was 20.5 m³/s. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Strengen rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 16.9 m³/s over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Strengen normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
NVE – Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat publishes a new reading every hour. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- NVE – Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat
- Station code
nve:16.142.0(Agency page)- Coordinates
59.99475, 8.37472(WGS84)- Update interval
- every hour
- Licence
- NLOD 2.0. Contains data from NVE (Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate) under the Norwegian Licence for Open Government Data (NLOD)
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow discharge | 20.5 m³/s | 2026-10-16 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
NVE – Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat: Strengen (nve:16.142.0). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/norway/telemark/strengen
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