Rhine River Daily Report – Basel-Kleinhüningen, 2025-06-09

On June 9th, the discharge of the Rhine River at Basel-Kleinhüningen ranged from 1375 m³/s to 1461 m³/s, with an average discharge of 1405 m³/s. The corresponding water levels fluctuated between 246.29 m to 246.41 m a.s.l., with a mean of 246.33 m.

Comparison to Recent Periods

• Past 30 Days:

  • The maximum discharge of 1461 m³/s ranks as the 7th highest in the past 30 days. The minimum discharge of 1375 m³/s ranks as the 33rd highest.
  • The discharge values are within the top 82% for maximum and 94% for minimum when compared to the last 30 days.
  • The highest discharge in this period was 1805 m³/s, recorded on June 7, and the lowest was 588 m³/s on May 18.

• Current Season:

  • The maximum discharge ranks 153rd and the minimum discharge ranks 323rd for this season across all available years.
  • These values are in the 66th percentile for maximum and 72nd percentile for minimum discharge for the current season.
  • Historically, the highest seasonal discharge recorded was 3729 m³/s on July 15, 2021, and the lowest was 220 m³/s on July 26, 2022.

• Current Year:

  • The discharge values are consistent with typical seasonal fluctuations, showing elevated flow but not approaching yearly extremes.

• All-Time (Historical):

  • The maximum discharge ranks 343rd and the minimum discharge ranks 1556th in the historical dataset.
  • The discharge values are within the top 81% for maximum and 86% for minimum when compared to all historical data.
  • The historical maximum discharge was 4620 m³/s on March 11, 2021, and the minimum was 220 m³/s on July 26, 2022.

Overall, the discharge levels on June 9th indicate a period of elevated flow, typical for this time of year, without reaching record-breaking levels. This information is crucial for water management and planning, especially for activities dependent on river conditions.

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