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Danube · km 1,072 · ROMANIA

Baziaș

Historical Danube levels at Baziaș, Romania

NormalRising · +2 cm today

564cmlevel of the day, 4 November 2026▲ +10 cm in 7 days
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Compared with normal
10 of 16
years had more water on 4 November

Water level (cm)

04/11/2026 07:00 EET

06/10/2026Date04/11/2026
  • Water level (cm)
  • Water temperature (°C) · right axis
  • normal for the date (previous years)
  • Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge
06/10/2026 – 04/11/2026 · 30 days· Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge· Water temperature (°C), on the right axis. · Source: national hydrological institutes

Full series: download CSV

On 4 November, the water at Baziaș is at 564 cm, 2 cm higher than yesterday.

The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 42 hours ago.

On the Danube, upstream and downstream

At a glance

The Baziaș gauge measures the Danube at river km 1,072 (Romania). At Baziaș, the Danube level for 4 November 2026 is 564 cm. Over the last 7 days the level has been rising (+10 cm). Compared with the same day over the past 30 years, the level on 4 November 2026 is within the usual range (percentile 34). In 17 years of measurements, the highest level was 670 cm (21 May 2014) and the lowest 420 cm (9 June 2015). The largest documented flood here reached 820 cm in 2006. On the Danube, the neighbours are Banatska Palanka upstream and Veliko Gradište downstream. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 42 hours ago.

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What does today's water level mean?
At Baziaș, the Danube level for 4 November 2026 is 564 cm. Over the last 7 days the level has been rising (+10 cm). The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 42 hours ago.

Conditions

Air
6–10 °C
Wind
3.7 m/s

Nearby gauges

On the opposite bank (Serbia), the same stretch of the river is also measured here: Danube level at Banatska Palanka (4 km). Upstream on the Danube: Danube level at Smederevo (44 km). Downstream on the Danube: Danube level at Veliko Gradište (13 km). The nearest large city on the river: Belgrade (75 km).

Station map

Baziaș — 564 cmBanatska Palanka — 665 cmVeliko Gradište — 745 cmVračev Gaj — 38 cmKusić — 36 cmNaidăș — 20 cmDobričevo — 258 cmBratinac — −15 cmKuštilj — −12 cmVărădia — −157 cmLjubičevski Most — −381 cm
Stations on the map: 11

Historical events

  • Flood · 2006(14 Apr)

    820 cmPeak

Statistics

Minimum, mean and maximum of the daily levels, with the days spent below LDC or above HDC — useful for navigation, agriculture and flood history.

Download the series (CSV)

Last 30 days

30 station-days with data

Minimum
540cm09/10/2026
Mean
550cm
Maximum
564cm04/11/2026

Last 12 months

365 station-days with data

Minimum
540cm08/08/2026
Mean
562cm
Maximum
630cm06/04/2026

Whole history (2002–2026)

6,070 station-days with data

Minimum
420cm09/06/2015
Mean
577cm
Maximum
670cm21/05/2014
Record high
670 cm21/05/2014
Record low
420 cm09/06/2015

By year

By year
YearMinimumMeanMaximumstation-days with data
2026540561630308
2025538566620365
2024520582650364
2023540593648365
2022550573616365
2021540584662365
2020550576650366
2019556580626365
2018544578610359
2017550576612361
2016552581624365
2015420559630360
2014558587670365
2013530582640346
2012529565610366
2011535563622356
2002537600650329

Monthly mean

2025-12: Mean 569 cm (548–594)56925/122026-01: Mean 565 cm (550–586)56526/012026-02: Mean 585 cm (560–602)58526/022026-03: Mean 575 cm (560–610)57526/032026-04: Mean 580 cm (562–630)58026/042026-05: Mean 560 cm (548–578)56026/052026-06: Mean 560 cm (550–572)56026/062026-07: Mean 547 cm (542–554)54726/072026-08: Mean 544 cm (540–554)54426/082026-09: Mean 549 cm (540–558)54926/092026-10: Mean 548 cm (540–558)54826/102026-11: Mean 562 cm (560–564)56226/11

This year against the historical range

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Minimum–MaximumMean2026The band is the minimum–maximum of previous years for each calendar day; the line is the current year.

The daily series uses the first reading of each day.

Historical Danube levels at Baziaș

Historical Danube levels at Baziaș
DateWater level (cm)
564
562
560
560
556
558
556

Weather

The minimum temperature was 6°C, while the maximum temperature was 10°C. The feels-like temperature was 8°C, the wind speed was 3.7 m/s, the humidity was 85%, and the atmospheric pressure was 1,016 hPa.

min
6°C
max
10°C
feels like
8°C
wind
3.7 m/s
humidity
85%
pressure
1,016 hPa

About the city

About Baziaș

Type: Village and Danube entry point

Location: Baziaș is located in southwestern Romania, in Caraș-Severin County, within the Socol commune, near the border with Serbia. The village marks the entry point of the Danube River into Romania, where the Danube Defile (Clisura Dunării) begins on Romanian territory.

Coordinates: 44°48'48"N, 21°23'25"E

Area: Part of Socol commune

Population: Small village community (part of Socol commune)

Administrative Division: Socol commune, Caraș-Severin County, Romania

Historical Significance

Baziaș holds exceptional historical importance as the entry point of the Danube River into Romania and as a site of significant cultural and transportation heritage. The village is home to the Baziaș Monastery, an Orthodox Serbian monastery founded in 1225 by Saint Sava, making it the first Serbian Orthodox monastery on the territory of present-day Romania.

Throughout its history, the Baziaș Monastery has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, functioning even during the Ottoman period. The monastery represents an important cultural bridge between Romanian and Serbian Orthodox traditions, reflecting the region's multicultural heritage.

Baziaș achieved historical significance in transportation when it became the starting point of Romania's first railway line in 1854, connecting Baziaș to Oravița. This railway, built during Austrian administration, marked the beginning of modern railway infrastructure in Romania. The village's strategic location at the Danube entry point made it crucial for trade and navigation between Central Europe and the Balkans.

Today, Baziaș serves as a key monitoring point for Danube water levels as the river enters Romania, providing essential data for flood forecasting, navigation safety, and water resource management throughout the Romanian Danube section.

Importance on the Danube River

Baziaș holds a unique and critical position as the official entry point of the Danube River into Romania. This location marks the beginning of the Danube Defile (Clisura Dunării) on Romanian territory, making Baziaș the first Romanian monitoring station for Danube water levels and river conditions.

Water level monitoring at Baziaș is essential for the entire Romanian Danube section, as this is where the river enters the country and where initial flood forecasting and hydrological data collection begins. The data collected at Baziaș serves as a baseline for understanding water flow patterns, flood risks, and navigation conditions throughout Romania's Danube territory.

The village's location near the Serbian border makes it a key point for international cooperation in Danube water management. Monitoring at Baziaș provides critical information for navigation safety, as vessels entering Romanian waters from upstream countries must navigate through this entry point. The hydrological data from Baziaș is crucial for flood forecasting systems that protect communities downstream along the Romanian Danube.

Baziaș's position at the start of the Danube Defile means it monitors water levels entering one of the most scenic and geologically significant sections of the Danube in Romania. This monitoring is vital for understanding how water levels affect the Iron Gates region and the entire Romanian Danube basin.

Tourism and Attractions

Baziaș attracts visitors interested in historical heritage, natural beauty, and the unique significance of being at the Danube's entry point into Romania. The village offers picturesque landscapes along the Danube Defile, making it an ideal destination for those exploring the Iron Gates Natural Park region.

The Baziaș Monastery, founded in 1225, is the primary historical attraction, representing centuries of Orthodox Christian heritage and serving as a cultural bridge between Romanian and Serbian traditions. Visitors can explore the monastery's architecture and learn about its rich history of destruction and reconstruction throughout different historical periods.

The village's location at the beginning of the Danube Defile provides stunning views of the Danube River as it enters Romania. The area offers opportunities for hiking, photography, and observing the natural beauty of the Danube's passage through the Carpathian Mountains. The proximity to the Iron Gates Natural Park makes Baziaș a gateway to exploring one of Romania's most spectacular natural regions.

Historical railway enthusiasts can visit the site where Romania's first railway line began in 1854, connecting Baziaș to Oravița. The village offers accommodation options like Casa Legrand Baziaș, providing modern facilities for visitors exploring the Danube Defile and Iron Gates region. The area is perfect for those interested in river navigation history, Orthodox monastic heritage, and the natural wonders of the Danube Defile.