River stage
Juniata River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Juniata River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Juniata River levels, gauge by gauge
The Juniata River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 2.54 ft | normal, rising |
| Lewistown | 6.51 ft | normal, rising |
| Mapleton Depot | 5.13 ft | normal, rising |
| Newport | 6.26 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Juniata River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Huntingdon, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Spring Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- Conodoguinet Creek 1 gauge
- Yellow Breeches Creek 1 gauge
- Swatara Creek 6 gauges
- Antietam Creek 2 gauges
- Pine Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- Loyalsock Creek 2 gauges
- Wills Creek (MD, PA) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Juniata River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Juniata River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Juniata River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Huntingdon is at 2.54 ft; Lewistown is at 6.51 ft; Mapleton Depot is at 5.13 ft; Newport is at 6.26 ft.
Where is the Juniata River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Juniata River in Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.