What was the highest water level in the Wuhan section of the Yangtze River Basin in 1998?

29.43 meters.

The "Wuhan City Urban Flood Control Emergency Plan Overall Plan" shows that the highest water level at the Wuhan Pass on the Yangtze River over the years has exceeded 27.00 meters. The top ten water levels in order from high to bottom are:

1 , 29.73 meters (1954.08.18),

2, 29.43 meters (1998.08.19),

3, 28.89 meters (1999.07.23),

4. 28.66 meters (1996.07.22),

5. 28.37 meters (2016.07.07),

6. 28.28 meters (1931.08.19),

7. 28.11 meters (1983.07.19),

8. 27.79 meters (1995.07.09),

9. 27.76 meters (1980.09.02),

< p>10, 27.76 meters (2002.08.25).

Extended information:

At 17:00 on July 8, 2020, monitoring data from the Yangtze River Hydrological Network showed that the water level at Hankou Station of the Yangtze River (Wuhan Pass) reached 27.78 meters, exceeding 1980.09.02 and The height of 27.76 meters on August 25, 2002 became the ninth highest in history since hydrological records began. As a result, by 18:00, the water level rose to 27.81 meters, becoming the 8th highest level since hydrological records began.

According to records, the seventh highest point in history was 28.11 meters on July 19, 1983. According to the current situation, if the water level continues to rise to 28.2 meters, most of the Wuhan river beaches will be immersed in the river water, and the pedestrian and vehicle gates will be closed. From Longwang Temple to under the Erqiao Bridge, the gates along the line are brightly lit, and flood control personnel are on duty at each gate. Wuhan City has closed 113 gates along the river. Warning tapes and lifebuoys have been set up along the platform along the river beach. At the same time, there are publicity and warning slogans such as "The river is turbulent, please do not approach". The electronic screens and broadcasts in the river beach park also provide continuous safety reminders.

Reference: People's Daily Online - The water level in the Wuhan section of the Yangtze River reached 27.81 meters, reaching the eighth highest level in history