Juniata River at Lewistown, PA
Is Juniata River at Lewistown, PA flooding right now?
Juniata River at Lewistown, PA measured 4.12 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 18.9 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.12 ft
Streamflow
1,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 43.3 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 1889.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 43.3 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 43 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 42.1 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 32 ft | 1950-11-26 |
| 31.68 ft | 2004-09-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kishacoquillas Creek at Reedsville, PA | 4.2 mi | Mifflin County |
| Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal, PA | 10.2 mi | Juniata County |
| Bixler Run near Loysville, PA | 18.1 mi | Perry County |
| Spring Creek at Houserville, PA | 20.9 mi | Centre County |
| Juniata River at Mapleton Depot, PA | 23.1 mi | Huntingdon County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.