Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek water level

Name: Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Juniata River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.26ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 183 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek reads 2.26 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.74 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.25 ft and 2.56 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.10 ftMarch 18, 1936
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 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 8.00 ft, still 5.74 ft away.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Many homes adjacent to the Little Juniata are affected by high water.
12.00 ft: Homes on both banks are affected by high water. A number of roads are closed.
10.00 ft: Homes are affected on both banks. Several roads are also affected including Route 45.
8.00 ft: The left, or north bank overflows, affecting several homes.
2.26 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.10 ft	March 18, 1936
2	16.98 ft	June 23, 1972
3	15.77 ft	November 25, 1950
4	15.46 ft	September 18, 2004
5	14.08 ft	April 16, 1993
6	13.00 ft	January 19, 1996
7	12.94 ft	September 9, 2004
8	12.18 ft	September 10, 2018
9	11.92 ft	November 28, 1993
10	11.57 ft	September 28, 1967

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 44° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 62° 39° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 64° 40° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 60° 42° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 58° 36° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 63° 37° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 66° 47° 0.01 in Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bald Eagle Creek at TyroneRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek	27.5 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	7 mi
Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Juniata River at HuntingdonRiver gauge, Juniata River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	11 mi
Raystown Lake near HuntingdonLake, Raystown Lake	786.10 ft	High	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Rays Br Juniata R below Rays Dam near HuntingdonRiver gauge, Rays Br Juniata R	504 cfs	Normal	−98.0 cfs	15 mi
Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	19 mi
Glendale Lake near FlintonLake, Glendale Lake	1,427.44 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Spring Creek at HouservilleRiver gauge, Spring Creek	50.8 cfs	Normal	−4.4 cfs	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.74 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 Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek?

The highest level on record is 19.10 ft on March 18, 1936.

Is Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01558000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.61251, -78.14054 (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	2.26 ft	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional
Flow	183 cfs	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional

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