Gauge Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer): current water level and draft

Water level at the Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) gauge

On 25/10/2026 at 05:10 the Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) gauge read -19 cm, 17 cm lower than 24 hours earlier. Source: Rijkswaterstaat.

Gauge Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) is on the IJssel at kilometre 980.75, on the km 981–994 stretch.

Fairway depth and rule of thumb

The OLR is -10 cm and the fairway depth aimed for below it (TuOLR) is 300 cm; after a safety margin of 30 cm, the targeted official rule of thumb comes to Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) +280.

In practice Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) +280 is used here.

Note that Rijkswaterstaat publishes an MGD (Minst Gepeilde Diepte, least sounded depth). It always takes precedence, and unlike in Germany, no legal rights can be derived from the official rule of thumb.

Forecasts and neighbouring gauges

This gauge has one forecast source: the 5-day forecast from Rijkswaterstaat RWsOS (red). Upstream lies Deventer, downstream Kampen.

Reference planes

The reference planes at the Zwolle, IJssel (Katerveer) gauge, evaluated at the gauge's position.

• OLR−0.10 m NAP
  OLR 2022
  Area: Vrij afstromende Rijntakken: Boven-Rijn, Waal, Pannerdensch Kanaal, Nederrijn tot Driel, IJssel
  Source: Rijkswaterstaat; RWS OLR 2022 report (open.rijkswaterstaat.nl/@253564); RWS Berekening OLW 2025 (CIV DMC, 5 Feb 2026); 2026-02-05