TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Discharge Volume | 6,216 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
3,134.0 cfs
-32.0 cfs (-1.01%) |
| Percent of Normal | 38.53% |
| Maximum |
171,300.0 cfs
2024-04-04 |
| Seasonal Avg | 8,135 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Juniata River
was last observed at
3,134
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
6,216
acre-ft of water today; about 39%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,135 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 1,220 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Juniata River, with a gauge stage of
3.66 ft at this location.
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.
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 |
338 cfs | 1.49 ft | 8.33 | |||||
|
Juniata River At Mapleton Depot
USGS 01563500 |
894 cfs | 2.97 ft | 5.55 | |||||
|
Juniata River At Lewistown
USGS 01564895 |
857 cfs | 3.37 ft | 5.15 | |||||
|
Juniata River At Newport
USGS 01567000 |
1220 cfs | 3.66 ft | 5.17 |
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.
