Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton, PA
Is Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton, PA flooding right now?
Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton, PA measured 1.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.61 ft
Streamflow
230 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.54 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.54 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 23 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 20.02 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 19.63 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 18.36 ft | 2021-09-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dunning Creek at Belden, PA | 15.6 mi | Bedford County |
| Frankstown Br Juniata River at Williamsburg, PA | 17.4 mi | Blair County |
| Aughwick Creek near Three Springs, PA | 17.9 mi | Huntingdon County |
| Bobs Creek near Pavia, PA | 18.0 mi | Bedford County |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River at Wolfsburg, PA | 18.2 mi | Bedford 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.