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SwedenRaystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton water level
River gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 367 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton reads 1.89 ft, a normal level.
It is 15.11 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.89 ft and 2.11 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.54 ftMarch 18, 1936
- Forecast peak
- 1.90 ftMonday, October 19 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 17.00 ft, still 15.11 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- The left, or west bank overflows. Numerous homes are affected by high water. A number of roads are closed.
- 19.00 ft
- Several homes on the right, or east bank in Stonerstown and other low lying areas are affected.
- 17.00 ft
- The right, or east bank begins to overflow, affecting low lying areas. A few homes are affected.
- 1.89 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.54 ft | March 18, 1936 |
| 2 | 23.00 ft | June 1, 1889 |
| 3 | 20.02 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 4 | 19.63 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 5 | 18.36 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 6 | 18.35 ft | February 26, 1979 |
| 7 | 17.74 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 8 | 17.15 ft | September 9, 2004 |
| 9 | 16.15 ft | April 27, 1937 |
| 10 | 15.04 ft | February 15, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Raystown Branch Juniata River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raystown Branch Juniata River at WolfsburgRiver gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River | 5.70 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Creek at BeldenRiver gauge, Dunning Creek | 1.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 17 mi |
| Aughwick Creek near Three SpringsRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek | 61.6 cfs | Normal | −9.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Aughwick Creek near ShirleysburgRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 20 mi |
| Raystown Lake near HuntingdonLake, Raystown Lake | 786.12 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Rays Br Juniata R below Rays Dam near HuntingdonRiver gauge, Rays Br Juniata R | 597 cfs | Normal | −5.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River | 3.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 21 mi |
| Juniata River at HuntingdonRiver gauge, Juniata River | 1.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 15.11 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 Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton?
The highest level on record is 24.54 ft on March 18, 1936.
Is Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 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:01562000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.21585, -78.26527(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 | 1.89 ft | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 367 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton (usgs:01562000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/raystown-branch-juniata-river-at-saxton
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