OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CH
Vorderrhein River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Vorderrhein • Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen• 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-GR-007@46.7042,8.8556 • COORD: 46.704°, 8.856°
OBSERVED:
Vorderrhein River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Vorderrhein River
The Vorderrhein River is a vital waterway situated within Switzerland, flowing predominantly across the Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Vorderrhein gauging station (coordinates: 46.7042°N, 8.8556°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Switzerland
REGION / STATE
Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen
CATCHMENT BASIN
Regional Watershed
GAUGING LOCATION
Vorderrhein
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (5)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vorderrhein CURRENT GAUGE | Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen | 46.704°, 8.856° | CH-GR-007@46.7042,8.8556 | Viewing |
| Vorderrhein | Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen | 46.742°, 8.986° | CH-GR-008@46.7417,8.9861 | View Level → |
| Vorderrhein | Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen | 46.774°, 9.204° | CH-GR-009@46.7739,9.2042 | View Level → |
| Vorderrhein | Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen | 46.792°, 9.328° | CH-GR-010@46.7917,9.3278 | View Level → |
| Vorderrhein | Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen | 46.826°, 9.409° | CH-GR-011@46.8256,9.4089 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Vorderrhein River
What is the current Vorderrhein River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Vorderrhein River water level at Vorderrhein is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 1 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Vorderrhein River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Vorderrhein River is located at coordinates 46.7042° Latitude and 8.8556° Longitude in Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier CH-GR-007@46.7042,8.8556.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Vorderrhein River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Vorderrhein 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 Vorderrhein River flow? ↓
The Vorderrhein River courses through Switzerland across the Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (Engadin, Surselva & Rheinquellen)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries