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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerHydro Aluminium A/S Årdal verk
Elevation above sea level1079 m
River systemÅrdalsvassdraget
Catchment area23.8 km²
RegulationUregulert
Coordinates61.4015°N, 7.7073°E
Active since18 October 1972
Latest data (NVE)30 June 2026
Historical records
Highest water level1.85 m25 May 2026
Highest discharge20.85 m³/s25 May 2026
Aquatic environment
Water bodyFardalselvi
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level and discharge in Fardalselvi (river system: Årdalsvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 24 km² and reaches 1,587 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 94% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The mean discharge here is 11.12 m³/s, based on 49 years of measurements.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- Near the station is the waterfall Brekkefossen.
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.