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Danube · km 630 · ROMANIA

Corabia

Historical Danube levels at Corabia, Romania

old reading

−127cmLast reading 2 days ago (4 November 2026)

Gauge zero: 20.123 m (Black Sea)

Catchment area: 623,350 km²

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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 · LDC −10 cm — above the displayed range · Alert level 500 cm — above the displayed range · Flood level 550 cm — above the displayed range · HDC 612 cm — above the displayed range· Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge· Water temperature (°C), on the right axis. · Source: national hydrological institutes

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On 4 November, the water at Corabia is at −127 cm, 10 cm higher than yesterday. The current level is 117 cm below LDC* and 739 cm below HDC**.

* LDC: Low water level Danube Commission - the minimum acceptable level (-10 cm). ** HDC: High water level Danube Commission - the maximum acceptable level (612 cm).

How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 0.7 cm · for the second day 1.3 cm · for the third day 2 cm.

The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 2 days ago.

On the Danube, upstream and downstream

At a glance

The Corabia gauge measures the Danube at river km 630 (Romania). The latest available reading is −127 cm, from 4 November 2026; the station has not reported since. Compared with the same day over the past 30 years, the level on 4 November 2026 is among the lowest 5% (percentile 0). In 24 years of measurements, the highest level was 665 cm (4 July 2010) and the lowest −170 cm (15 October 2026). The largest documented flood here reached 882 cm in 1895. The most severe documented drought here dropped to −138 cm in 2003. On the Danube, the neighbours are Baykal upstream and Nikopol downstream. How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 0.7 cm · for the second day 1.3 cm · for the third day 2 cm. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 2 days ago.

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What does today's water level mean?
The latest available reading is −127 cm, from 4 November 2026; the station has not reported since. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 2 days ago.

Conditions

Air
4–11 °C
Wind
4.4 m/s

Nearby gauges

Upstream on the Danube: Danube river level at Oryahovo (48 km). Downstream on the Danube: Danube river level at Nikopol (32.5 km). Tributaries measured nearby: Iskar. The nearest large city on the river: Danube river level at Ruse (135 km).

Station map

Corabia — −127 cmBaykal — −191 cmNikopol — 22 cmOrehovitsa — 94 cmTarnene — 90 cmMizia — 71 cm
Stations on the map: 6

Historical events

  • Drought · 2003(07 Sept)

    -138 cmPeak

  • Flood · 1895(18 Apr)

    882 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
−170cm15/10/2026
Mean
−160cm
Maximum
−127cm04/11/2026

30 days below LDC0 days above HDC

Last 12 months

365 station-days with data

Minimum
−170cm15/10/2026
Mean
25cm
Maximum
348cm03/03/2026

149 days below LDC0 days above HDC

Whole history (2002–2026)

8,631 station-days with data

Minimum
−170cm15/10/2026
Mean
175cm
Maximum
665cm04/07/2010

1,039 days below LDC38 days above HDC

Record high
665 cm04/07/2010
Record low
−170 cm15/10/2026

By year

By year
YearMinimumMeanMaximumdays below LDCdays above HDCstation-days with data
2026−170143481480308
2025−94613911140365
2024−64178445350366
2023−75240495300365
2022−115763501100365
2021−64169503490365
2020−44117441180366
2019−96144613741365
2018−102170599780359
2017−68127398340361
2016−43204600170366
2015−68170499850360
20142826161602365
2013−41237606230346
2012−36138415210366
2011−74124477660357
2010133358665010365
2009−2721150380365
2008−1017742700366
2007−53163386270365
200527295664025365
2004−1022058000366
2003−1381024621020365
2002221639000329

Monthly mean

2025-12: Mean 118 cm (−12–255)11825/122026-01: Mean 93 cm (−35–198)9326/012026-02: Mean 230 cm (167–328)23026/022026-03: Mean 171 cm (56–348)17126/032026-04: Mean 192 cm (70–310)19226/042026-05: Mean 26 cm (−26–100)2626/052026-06: Mean 7 cm (−32–51)726/062026-07: Mean −92 cm (−124–−40)−9226/072026-08: Mean −142 cm (−151–−125)−14226/082026-09: Mean −141 cm (−155–−132)−14126/092026-10: Mean −161 cm (−170–−139)−16126/102026-11: Mean −138 cm (−147–−127)−13826/11

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 Corabia

Historical Danube levels at Corabia
DateWater level (cm)LDC*HDC**
−127−10612
−137−10612
−143−10612
−147−10612
−153−10612
−158−10612
−161−10612

Weather

The minimum temperature was 4°C, while the maximum temperature was 11°C. The feels-like temperature was 3°C, the wind speed was 4.4 m/s, the humidity was 94%, and the atmospheric pressure was 1,022 hPa.

min
4°C
max
11°C
feels like
3°C
wind
4.4 m/s
humidity
94%
pressure
1,022 hPa

About the city

About Corabia

Location: Corabia is located in southern Romania, on the left bank of the Danube River, approximately 180 kilometers southwest of Bucharest. It is an important port city and serves as a key transportation hub in Olt County.

Coordinates: 43°46'00"N, 24°30'00"E

Area: Approximately 101.6 km² (39.2 sq mi)

Population: Approximately 16,000 inhabitants (as of recent census)

Administrative Division: Olt County, Romania

Historical Significance

Corabia has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The area was originally settled by the Thracians and later became part of the Roman Empire. The city's name is believed to derive from the Romanian word "corabie" meaning "ship" or "vessel," reflecting its historical role as a port and shipbuilding center on the Danube.

During the Middle Ages, Corabia developed as an important trading post and port on the Danube. Under Ottoman rule, the city became a significant administrative and commercial center. In the 19th century, Corabia experienced growth as a port city, benefiting from its strategic position on the Danube and its role in river transportation and trade.

After Romania's independence, Corabia continued to develop as an important port and transportation hub. The city played a crucial role in Romania's economic development, particularly in agriculture and river transportation. Today, Corabia remains an important port on the Danube River and a key point for monitoring water levels and managing river traffic.

Importance on the Danube River

Corabia holds a strategic position on the Danube River, serving as an important port and transportation hub in southern Romania. The city's port facilities handle significant commercial traffic, including cargo ships, container vessels, and bulk carriers transporting goods throughout Europe via the Danube waterway.

The city serves as a critical monitoring point for Danube water levels, as it represents an important measurement station for the middle Danube section. Water level data from Corabia is essential for navigation safety, flood management, and environmental monitoring. The port's infrastructure accommodates both commercial shipping and passenger vessels, making it a key transportation hub for regional trade and travel.

The port of Corabia handles various types of cargo, including agricultural products and general merchandise. The city's location makes it a key point for managing water resources, flood control, and environmental protection in the Danube region. Monitoring water levels at Corabia provides crucial data for understanding the behavior of the Danube River system in this important section.

Tourism and Attractions

Corabia offers visitors a blend of historical sites, cultural attractions, and natural beauty along the Danube. The city features several museums and historical monuments, including the Corabia History Museum, which showcases the region's rich past and its role as a port city.