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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSTATKRAFT SF
Elevation above sea level1129 m
River systemNumedalslågen
Catchment area183.45 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates60.3554°N, 7.8477°E
Active since1 October 1940
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level1130.24 m27 May 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodySleipa
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Sleipa (river system: Numedalslågen).
- The station's catchment covers 183 km² and reaches 1,413 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 79% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 2007.
- Brown trout, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Midtselstjønnhovda rises near the station.
What does Vannkart.no show?
Vannkart.no displays measurements from NVE’s national gauging network. Data comes from NVE HydAPI with historical percentiles (p25/p50/p75), showing how levels compare with the seasonal norm.
How to use the measurements
These data can help plan fishing, paddling and outdoor activities. When flooding is possible, always follow official warnings from varsom.no. Measurements may be delayed and should never be the sole basis for critical decisions.
Data sources: Hydrology: NVE HydAPI. Weather: Yr / met.no. Data may be delayed. Vannkart.no is not affiliated with NVE or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.