River stage
Newport, Juniata River
- River level
- 6.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.34 ft
- Recent high
- 6.65 ft
- Recent low
- 3.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NPTP1
- 30-day change
- +2.05 ft
- Average
- 4.28 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.90 ft
In brief
The Juniata River at Newport, PA read 6.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.74 ft below action stage. That is 2.05 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NPTP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.90 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 2 | 34.24 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 3 | 33.97 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 4 | 25.36 ft | 1950-11-26 |
| 5 | 25.30 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 6 | 24.70 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 7 | 24.61 ft | 1964-03-06 |
| 8 | 24.51 ft | 1936-03-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Backwater from tributary streams affects basements of a number of homes.
- 24.00 ft
Considerable basement flooding occurs due to backwater from tributary streams.
- 25.00 ft
The left, or north bank overflows. The first floor of several homes in low lying areas will flood.
- 26.00 ft
High water affects low lying areas on the left, or north bank and near tributaries on the right or south bank. Several homes are affected.
- 28.00 ft
Considerable flooding occurs along the left, or north bank and in low lying areas near tributary streams on the right, or south bank.
- 30.00 ft
The right, or south bank overflows. Streets begin to be affected by high water. Most of the business district and a large residential area are affected.
- 32.00 ft
Considerable flooding occurs on both banks. Most streets in the business district are closed. Numerous homes and businesses are affected.
- 34.00 ft
Almost the entire business district and a large residential area are affected by high water. Approximately 50 percent of Newport is inundated.
- 36.00 ft
Record flooding is expected on the Juniata in the vicinity of Newport. Water levels are expected to exceed the levels experienced in the March of 1936 flood and with Hurricane Agnes in 1972.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Juniata River flooding at Newport?
No. The Juniata River at Newport is at 6.26 ft, 10.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Newport?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Juniata River has been at Newport?
The highest crest on record is 35.9 ft, on 1889-06-01.
Is the Juniata River high or low right now at Newport?
At 6.26 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NPTP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01567000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.