GRDC River Discharge Data
GRDC provides validated river discharge observations from gauging stations worldwide, suitable for water balance studies and hydrological modeling.
Format TXT / CSV
Coverage Global gauging station network
Resolution Station-level measurements
License Free scientific use
Update Periodic updates
Format
TXT / CSV
Geometry
Point time series
Coverage
Global gauging station network
Resolution
Station-level measurements
About this dataset
Global Runoff Data Centre river discharge observations for hydrological modeling and water resource analysis.
Access daily and monthly river discharge measurements from the Global Runoff Data Centre for hydrology and water resource workflows.
Hydrological modeling Water balance studies Flood risk analysis
How to download
- 1 Open the GRDC data download portal.
- 2 Register or log in with a free account.
- 3 Search for stations by country, basin, or station name.
- 4 Select daily or monthly discharge series and download the data files.
FAQ
Do I need an account to download GRDC data?
A free registration is recommended for full access to station search and download features.
What time steps are available?
GRDC typically provides daily and monthly discharge series depending on the station record.