What is the Sella River water level today?

The Sella River level is monitored at official stations such as Arriondas, Cangas de Onís, Fuentes and Santianes. You can check it live in our virtual gauge with data from SAIH.

What flow is safe for the Sella Descent?

Below 1.40 m the descent is safe to do freely. Between 1.40 m and 1.65 m it must be done with authorized guides. Above 1.65 m the activity is prohibited for safety reasons.

When do floods usually occur in the Sella River?

Floods and river surges are common in autumn and winter due to heavy rainfall. Safety protocols are activated in Ribadesella and Arriondas during these high-flow events.

Which stations measure the Sella River level?

The main monitoring stations of the Sella River are located in Arriondas, Cangas de Onís, Fuentes, Santianes de Tornín and tributaries such as the Piloña and Güeña rivers.

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📌 Sella River Live Water Level: Flow and Floods

The Sella River is one of the most closely monitored rivers in Asturias due to its importance for canoeing, fishing, and the safety of riverside towns. Thanks to the Automatic Hydrological Information System (SAIH), we can know in real time the depth and flow of the Sella River.

🚦 Safety thresholds for the Sella Descent from Arriondas

⛔ Over 1.65 m: activity prohibited for safety reasons.
⚠️ Between 1.40 and 1.65 m: only allowed with authorized guides.
✅ Below 1.40 m: free and safe descent.

🌊 Floods and surges in the Sella River

In autumn and winter, floods and surges are common due to heavy rains. These rises in water level create a natural spectacle but also demand caution. Ribadesella and Arriondas have safety protocols when the Sella reaches risk levels.

📈 Real-time data

Check the virtual gauge for the river level at the main stations: Arriondas, Cangas de Onís, Fuentes, Santianes, and tributaries such as the Piloña and Güeña rivers.

The initial data comes from the Sella River station in Arriondas. Click on the “Sella River in Arriondas” station to select other stations.

🌊 Virtual River Gauge

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SOURCE: The data shown in this gauge comes from the Automatic Hydrological Information System (SAIH) of the Cantabrian Hydrographic Confederation (CHC). It is provided for informational and educational purposes only. If you see “Sample Data”, the source returned an invalid format — please refresh this page.

We show you a gallery of images featuring some floods in the Sella River basin: