Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton water level

Name: Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.83ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 334 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton reads 1.83 ft, a normal level.

It is 15.17 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.83 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 08:00 PM

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 15.17 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.
1.83 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

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 62° 33° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 65° 43° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 61° 39° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 63° 39° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 61° 42° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 56° 38° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 59° 37° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 64%

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	5.68 ft	High	−0.04 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dunning Creek at BeldenRiver gauge, Dunning Creek	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	16 mi
Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	17 mi
Aughwick Creek near Three SpringsRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek	58.2 cfs	Normal	−6.8 cfs	18 mi
Aughwick Creek near ShirleysburgRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	20 mi
Raystown Lake near HuntingdonLake, Raystown Lake	786.10 ft	High	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Rays Br Juniata R below Rays Dam near HuntingdonRiver gauge, Rays Br Juniata R	508 cfs	Normal	−94.0 cfs	21 mi
Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	21 mi
Juniata River at HuntingdonRiver gauge, Juniata River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 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 15.17 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, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.83 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft 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 Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.

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	1.83 ft	2026-10-20 02:00	Provisional
Flow	334 cfs	2026-10-20 02:00	Provisional

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