OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT PT
Cávado River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Rio Cávado • Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês• Portugal
● 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: SNIRH / APA & Copernicus GloFAS • GAUGE ID: PT_rio-cavado_esposende-foz-atlantica-parque-natural-do-litoral-norte@41.5350,-8.7800 • COORD: 41.535°, -8.780°
OBSERVED:
Cávado River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Cávado River
The Cávado River is a vital waterway situated within Portugal, flowing predominantly across the Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Rio Cávado gauging station (coordinates: 41.5350°N, -8.7800°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Portugal
REGION / STATE
Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês
CATCHMENT BASIN
Regional Watershed
GAUGING LOCATION
Rio Cávado
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Cávado CURRENT GAUGE | Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês | 41.535°, -8.780° | PT_rio-cavado_esposende-foz-atlantica-parque-natural-do-litoral-norte@41.5350,-8.7800 | Viewing |
| Rio Cávado | Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês | 41.530°, -8.620° | PT_rio-cavado_barcelos-ponte-medieval-correntes-fluviais@41.5300,-8.6200 | View Level → |
| Rio Cávado | Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês | 41.670°, -8.245° | PT_rio-cavado_terras-de-bouro-canicada-parque-nacional-peneda-geres@41.6700,-8.2450 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Cávado River
What is the current Cávado River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Cávado River water level at Rio Cávado is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 1 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Cávado River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Cávado River is located at coordinates 41.5350° Latitude and -8.7800° Longitude in Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier PT_rio-cavado_esposende-foz-atlantica-parque-natural-do-litoral-norte@41.5350,-8.7800.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Cávado River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Cávado 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 Cávado River flow? ↓
The Cávado River courses through Portugal across the Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (Rio Cávado, Rio Homem, Rio Ave & Parque do Gerês)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries