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SwedenJuniata River at Huntingdon water level
River gauge, Juniata River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 657 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:28 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Juniata River at Huntingdon reads 2.00 ft, a normal level.
It is 10.00 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.00 ft and 2.11 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.50 ftJune 1, 1889
- Forecast peak
- 2.00 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 10.00 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.50 ft
- Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
- 26.00 ft
- Flood waters begin to reach the Route 26 and 4th Street Bridges in Huntingdon.
- 22.50 ft
- Flood of record in June 1899.
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the levee and railroad grade.
- 21.00 ft
- Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
- 20.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the levee and railroad grade. Backwater on Standing Stone Creek approaches Route 26 in eastern parts of town.
- 19.00 ft
- Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
- 17.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs in areas outside of the protective works and along Standing Stone Creek.
- 15.00 ft
- A number of homes outside the protective works and along Standing Stone Creek will flood. Backwater on Standing Stone Creek also affects the athletic field.
- 14.50 ft
- Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
- 13.00 ft
- Several homes located outside of the levee system will flood.
- 12.00 ft
- High water will begin to affect the Ames Plaza on the right, or south bank.
- 2.00 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.50 ft | June 1, 1889 |
| 2 | 21.87 ft | March 18, 1936 |
| 3 | 20.03 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 4 | 17.78 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 5 | 15.95 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 6 | 15.29 ft | December 30, 1942 |
| 7 | 14.94 ft | September 11, 2018 |
| 8 | 14.20 ft | November 8, 1997 |
| 9 | 13.52 ft | April 4, 2024 |
| 10 | 13.51 ft | February 15, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Juniata River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.33 ft | 8 mi |
| Juniata River at LewistownRiver gauge, Juniata River | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 24 mi |
| Juniata River at NewportRiver gauge, Juniata River | 4.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 47 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raystown Lake near HuntingdonLake, Raystown Lake | 786.16 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Rays Br Juniata R below Rays Dam near HuntingdonRiver gauge, Rays Br Juniata R | 602 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 10 mi |
| Little Juniata River at Spruce CreekRiver gauge, Little Juniata River | 2.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 11 mi |
| Aughwick Creek near ShirleysburgRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 16 mi |
| Bald Eagle Creek at TyroneRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek | 28.4 cfs | Normal | −6.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Aughwick Creek near Three SpringsRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek | 69.8 cfs | Normal | −8.6 cfs | 19 mi |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River at SaxtonRiver gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River | 1.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Juniata River at Huntingdon?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.00 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Juniata River at Huntingdon today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Juniata River at Huntingdon rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Juniata River at Huntingdon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Juniata River at Huntingdon?
The highest level on record is 22.50 ft on June 1, 1889.
Is Juniata River at Huntingdon expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01559000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.48474, -78.01887(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.00 ft | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 657 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Juniata River at Huntingdon (usgs:01559000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/juniata-river-at-huntingdon
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