OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CH
Limmat River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Limmat • Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland• Switzerland
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.13 m
Relative to baseline datum
Discharge / Flow
1 m³/s
Instantaneous volumetric discharge
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: BAFU / FOEN & Copernicus GloFAS • GAUGE ID: CH-ZH-090@47.3667,8.5417 • COORD: 47.367°, 8.542°
OBSERVED:
Limmat River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Limmat River
The Limmat River is a vital waterway situated within Switzerland, flowing predominantly across the Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Limmat gauging station (coordinates: 47.3667°N, 8.5417°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Switzerland
REGION / STATE
Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland
CATCHMENT BASIN
Regional Watershed
GAUGING LOCATION
Limmat
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limmat CURRENT GAUGE | Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland | 47.367°, 8.542° | CH-ZH-090@47.3667,8.5417 | Viewing |
| Limmat | Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland | 47.406°, 8.403° | CH-ZH-091@47.4056,8.4028 | View Level → |
| Limmat | Wasserschloss & Reusswellen | 47.474°, 8.308° | CH-AG-092@47.4736,8.3083 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Limmat River
What is the current Limmat River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Limmat River water level at Limmat is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 1 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Limmat River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Limmat River is located at coordinates 47.3667° Latitude and 8.5417° Longitude in Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier CH-ZH-090@47.3667,8.5417.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Limmat River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Limmat River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the Limmat River flow? ↓
The Limmat River courses through Switzerland across the Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (Limmat, Sihl & Zürcher Unterland)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries