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Danube · km 597 · ROMANIA

Turnu Măgurele

Historical Danube levels at Turnu Măgurele, Romania

very low for the dateRising · +11 cm today

−100cmlevel of the day, 4 November 2026▲ +39 cm in 7 days

Gauge zero: 19.125 m (Black Sea)

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Compared with normal
19 of 19
years had more water on 4 November
Forecast peak
−92 cm
Sat 7

Water level (cm)

04/11/2026 07:00 EET

+48h: −99 cm+72h: −94 cm+96h: −92 cm+120h: −92 cm
06/10/2026Date08/11/2026
  • Water level (cm)
  • Water temperature (°C) · right axis
  • Forecast
  • normal for the date (previous years)
  • Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge
06/10/2026 – 04/11/2026 · 30 days · Alert level 500 cm — above the displayed range · Flood level 550 cm — above the displayed range · Forecast 03/11/2026· 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 Turnu Măgurele is at −100 cm, 11 cm higher than yesterday.

Next 5 days

Forecast for the next 24–120 hours. Glossary

The forecast for the next day was within 10 cm on 100% of the days in the last 90 days.

How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 1.1 cm · for the second day 1.7 cm · for the third day 2.7 cm.

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

On the Danube, upstream and downstream

At a glance

The Turnu Măgurele gauge measures the Danube at river km 597 (Romania). At Turnu Măgurele, the Danube level for 4 November 2026 is −100 cm. In a week the level has risen by 39 cm. The official forecast covers 2 days: +24 h: −105 cm, +48 h: −99 cm. Compared with the same day over the past 30 years, the level on 4 November 2026 is among the lowest 5% (percentile 0). In 20 years of measurements, the highest level was 691 cm (4 July 2010) and the lowest −146 cm (19 October 2026). The largest documented flood here reached 790 cm in 2006. On the Danube, the neighbours are Nikopol upstream and Svishtov downstream. How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 1.1 cm · for the second day 1.7 cm · for the third day 2.7 cm. 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 Turnu Măgurele, the Danube level for 4 November 2026 is −100 cm. In a week the level has risen by 39 cm. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 42 hours ago.

Conditions

Forecast +24 h
−105 cm · −5 cm vs today
Forecast +72 h
−94 cm · +6 cm vs today

Nearby gauges

On the opposite bank (Bulgaria), the same stretch of the river is also measured here: Danube water level at Nikopol (0.5 km). Upstream on the Danube: Danube water level at Corabia (33 km). Downstream on the Danube: Danube water level at Zimnicea (43 km). The nearest large city on the river: Ruse water level (102 km).

Station map

Turnu Măgurele — −100 cmNikopol — 17 cmSvishtov — −44 cmOrehovitsa — 94 cmAlexandria — 98 cmTarnene — 90 cm
Stations on the map: 6

Historical events

  • Flood · 2006(24 Apr)

    790 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
−146cm19/10/2026
Mean
−136cm
Maximum
−100cm04/11/2026

Last 12 months

365 station-days with data

Minimum
−146cm19/10/2026
Mean
46cm
Maximum
348cm03/03/2026

Whole history (2002–2026)

7,231 station-days with data

Minimum
−146cm19/10/2026
Mean
193cm
Maximum
691cm04/07/2010
Record high
691 cm04/07/2010
Record low
−146 cm19/10/2026

By year

By year
YearMinimumMeanMaximumstation-days with data
2026−14635348308
2025−6680388365
2024−23193442366
2023−41251498365
2022−74102352365
2021−22197500365
2020−1147446366
2019−47177612365
2018−44205600359
2017−17156406361
2016−3232589366
2015−8206496360
201460283634365
2013−3256608346
2012−13157440366
2011−42156493357
2010171375691303
20097241514334
200815202436306
200720166395214
200257243384329

Monthly mean

2025-12: Mean 134 cm (13–265)13425/122026-01: Mean 108 cm (−11–206)10826/012026-02: Mean 238 cm (177–334)23826/022026-03: Mean 185 cm (72–348)18526/032026-04: Mean 205 cm (92–313)20526/042026-05: Mean 52 cm (3–128)5226/052026-06: Mean 32 cm (−3–69)3226/062026-07: Mean −62 cm (−93–−13)−6226/072026-08: Mean −114 cm (−123–−93)−11426/082026-09: Mean −116 cm (−128–−107)−11626/092026-10: Mean −136 cm (−146–−112)−13626/102026-11: Mean −113 cm (−125–−100)−11326/11

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 Turnu Măgurele

Historical Danube levels at Turnu Măgurele
DateWater level (cm)
−100
−111
−118
−125
−129
−135
−138

About the city

About Turnu Măgurele

Location: Turnu Măgurele is located in southern Romania, on the left bank of the Danube River, approximately 200 kilometers southwest of Bucharest. It is an important port city and serves as the administrative center of Teleorman County.

Coordinates: 43°45'00"N, 24°52'00"E

Area: Approximately 103.4 km² (39.9 sq mi)

Population: Approximately 28,000 inhabitants (as of recent census)

Administrative Division: Teleorman County, Romania

Historical Significance

Turnu Măgurele has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The area was originally settled by the Getae and Dacians, and later became part of the Roman Empire. The city's name is derived from the Romanian words "turn" (tower) and "măgurele" (hillock), reflecting its historical role as a fortified settlement on a hill overlooking the Danube.

During the Middle Ages, Turnu Măgurele developed as an important trading post and military fortress on the Danube. Under Ottoman rule, the city became a significant administrative and commercial center. In the 19th century, Turnu Măgurele experienced growth as a port city, benefiting from its strategic position on the Danube and its role as a border crossing point.

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

Importance on the Danube River

Turnu Măgurele 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 Turnu Măgurele 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.

The port of Turnu Măgurele 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 Turnu Măgurele provides crucial data for understanding the behavior of the Danube River system in this critical section.

Tourism and Attractions

Turnu Măgurele 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 Turnu Măgurele History Museum, which showcases the region's rich past and its role as a port city.