Juniata River river
Total streamflow across the Juniata River was last observed at 4,108 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 8,148 acre-ft of water today; about 52% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,879 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 1,500 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Juniata River, with a gauge stage of 3.75 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Juniata River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Juniata River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Juniata River At Huntingdon
PA
USGS 01559000
|
496 | 1.77 | 12.7 | 59% | 80 | 31,700 | 602 |
|
Juniata River At Mapleton Depot
PA
USGS 01563500
|
972 | 3.06 | 3.7 | 60% | 340 | 40,900 | 562 |
|
Juniata River At Lewistown
PA
USGS 01564895
|
1,140 | 3.47 | -1.7 | 60% | 361 | 45,100 | 448 |
|
Juniata River At Newport
PA
USGS 01567000
|
1,500 | 3.75 | -6.8 | 60% | 499 | 69,000 | 368 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Juniata River
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.
Track the Juniata River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Juniata River
Where does the data for the Juniata River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.