OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT NO
Orkla River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Orkla • Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene• Norway
● 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: NVE & Copernicus GloFAS • GAUGE ID: NO-TRO-056@63.0500,9.7100 • COORD: 63.050°, 9.710°
OBSERVED:
Orkla River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Orkla River
The Orkla River is a vital waterway situated within Norway, flowing predominantly across the Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Orkla gauging station (coordinates: 63.0500°N, 9.7100°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Norway
REGION / STATE
Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene
CATCHMENT BASIN
Regional Watershed
GAUGING LOCATION
Orkla
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkla CURRENT GAUGE | Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene | 63.050°, 9.710° | NO-TRO-056@63.0500,9.7100 | Viewing |
| Orkla | Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene | 63.170°, 9.750° | NO-TRO-057@63.1700,9.7500 | View Level → |
| Orkla | Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene | 63.300°, 9.850° | NO-TRO-058@63.3000,9.8500 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Orkla River
What is the current Orkla River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Orkla River water level at Orkla is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 1 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Orkla River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Orkla River is located at coordinates 63.0500° Latitude and 9.7100° Longitude in Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier NO-TRO-056@63.0500,9.7100.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Orkla River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Orkla 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 Orkla River flow? ↓
The Orkla River courses through Norway across the Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (Gaula, Namsen, Driva & Trøndelagselvene)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries