JUNIATA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
40.40, -77.01


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Juniata River was last observed at 12,340 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 24,476 acre-ft of water today; about 128% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9,629 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-04-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at 171,300 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Juniata River At Newport reporting a streamflow rate of 5,090 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Juniata River At Lewistown with a gauge stage of 5.65 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Juniata River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 602 ft, the Juniata River At Huntingdon.

The Juniata River is a 104-mile-long tributary of the Susquehanna River, located in central Pennsylvania. The river has played a significant role in the region's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river's hydrology has been altered by several dams, including Raystown Lake, which was created in 1973 by the construction of the Raystown Dam. The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping. The river and its tributaries also provide water for agriculture and industry, supporting the region's economy. However, the river has faced challenges such as pollution, sedimentation, and damming, requiring ongoing efforts to protect its health and biodiversity. Despite these challenges, the Juniata River remains an important natural and cultural resource in central Pennsylvania.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 24,476 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 12,340.0 cfs
-1400.0 cfs (-10.19%)
Percent of Normal 128.15%
Maximum 171,300.0 cfs
2024-04-04
Seasonal Avg 9,629 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Juniata River At Huntingdon
USGS 01559000
1390 cfs 2.77 ft -9.74
Juniata River At Mapleton Depot
USGS 01563500
2460 cfs 4.74 ft -20.13
Juniata River At Lewistown
USGS 01564895
3400 cfs 5.65 ft -12.37
Juniata River At Newport
USGS 01567000
5090 cfs 5.21 ft -2.86
History of the River

The Juniata River is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately 104 miles (167 km) long, in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The river is considered scenic along much of its route, having a broad and shallow course passing through several mountain ridges and steeply-lined water gaps. It formed an early 18th-century frontier region in Pennsylvania and was the site of Native American attacks against white settlements during the French and Indian War. The watershed of the river encompasses an area of approximately 3,400 square miles (8,800 km2), approximately one-eighth of the drainage area of the Susquehanna. Approximately two-thirds of the watershed is forested. It is the second largest tributary of the Susquehanna after the West Branch Susquehanna.

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