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SwedenLiestal water level
River gauge, Ergolz, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Flow
- 0.22 m³/s
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Low water at Liestal: the gauge reads 304.34 m, far below normal for mid-October.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 304.34 m – 304.35 m.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
On and along the river
Low levels expose banks and sandbars and can make launching awkward.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.6 mm. Rain upstream usually reaches a river gauge after hours to days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Münchenstein, HofmattRiver gauge, Birs | 1.95 m³/s | Very low | 9.3 km | |
| RheinfeldenRiver gauge, Rhein | 330 m³/s | Very low | 9.5 km | |
| Basel, RheinhalleRiver gauge, Rhein | 342 m³/s | Very low | 12 km | |
| Le Rhin en Suisse [Bâle (Rheinhalle)]River gauge, Le Rhin | 399 m³/s | Very low | +169 m³/s | 12 km |
| BaselRiver gauge, Wiese | 1.02 m³/s | Very low | 14 km | |
| L'Augraben à HégenheimRiver gauge, Ruisseau l'Augraben | 0.06 m³/s | Normal | 0.00 m³/s | 18 km |
| Olten, HammermühleRiver gauge, Dünnern | 0.34 m³/s | Very low | 19 km | |
| L'Ill à OltingueRiver gauge, L'Ill | 0.07 m³/s | Very low | −0.01 m³/s | 26 km |
Questions and answers
How often is Liestal updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 AM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Liestal today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 AM GMT+2, the surface elevation was 304.34 m. Very low.
Is the level of Liestal normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the BAFU Allgemeine Bedingungen für aktuelle hydrologische Rohdaten (commercial and non-commercial use allowed). We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie
- Station code
bafu:2202(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.48813, 7.73413(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m ü.M. (LN02)
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- BAFU Allgemeine Bedingungen für aktuelle hydrologische Rohdaten (commercial and non-commercial use allowed). Quelle: BAFU
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 304.34 m | 2026-10-16 22:30 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 0.22 m³/s | 2026-10-16 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie: Liestal (bafu:2202). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/switzerland/basel-landschaft/liestal
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