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SwedenBalice water level
River gauge, Rudawa, Małopolskie, Poland
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.16 m³/s
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The Rudawa at Balice is running far below normal at 2.36 m.
It is 1.04 m below the flood level of 3.40 m. That puts it 0.06 m below the median of 2.42 m for mid-October, based on 20 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.36 m (0.00 m).
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.36 m and 2.37 m.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.42 m0.06 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.37 m – 2.57 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.36 m0.00 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.36 m – 2.37 m
What this level means on the water
If you are visiting, check local notices: navigation and bathing rules are set by the local authorities.
The flood level is 3.40 m, 1.04 m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków - BielanyRiver gauge, Wisła | 1.46 m | Low | 6.4 km | |
| OjcówRiver gauge, Prądnik | 1.02 m | Very low | 11 km | |
| Czernichów - PromRiver gauge, Wisła | 1.21 m | Very low | 16 km | |
| RadziszówRiver gauge, Skawinka | 1.54 m | Very low | 17 km | |
| SmoliceRiver gauge, Wisła | 1.36 m | Normal | 26 km | |
| ZatorRiver gauge, Skawa | 0.62 m | Normal | 28 km | |
| RudzeRiver gauge, Wieprzówka | 0.77 m | Very low | 30 km | |
| DobczyceRiver gauge, Raba | 2.26 m | Low | 31 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Rudawa at Balice compare with last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 2.36 m.
At what level does the Rudawa at Balice flood?
The official flood level is 3.40 m. The river is currently 1.04 m below it.
How often is Balice updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IMGW-PIB) appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:20 AM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Balice today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 12:20 AM GMT+2, the water level was 2.36 m. Very low.
Is the level of Balice normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IMGW-PIB) publishes a new reading every hour. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IMGW-PIB), the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the IMGW-PIB Regulamin udostępniania danych (free reuse with source attribution; high-value data per EU 2023/138). We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IMGW-PIB)
- Station code
imgw:150190310(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.09310, 19.80670(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- PL-EVRF2007-NH
- Gauge zero
- 216.437 m
- km
- 10.15
- Update interval
- every hour
- Licence
- IMGW-PIB Regulamin udostępniania danych (free reuse with source attribution; high-value data per EU 2023/138). Źródłem pochodzenia danych jest Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy. Dane IMGW-PIB zostały przetworzone.
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Water level stage | 2.36 m | 2026-10-16 22:20 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 1.16 m³/s | 2026-10-16 22:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IMGW-PIB): Balice (imgw:150190310). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/poland/malopolskie/balice
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