River stage
Huntingdon, Juniata River
- River level
- 2.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.77 ft
- Recent high
- 5.28 ft
- Recent low
- 1.49 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HUJP1
- 30-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Average
- 2.23 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.50 ft
In brief
The Juniata River at Huntingdon, PA read 2.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.23 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HUJP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.50 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 2 | 21.87 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 3 | 20.03 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 4 | 17.78 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 5 | 15.95 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 6 | 15.29 ft | 1942-12-30 |
| 7 | 14.94 ft | 2018-09-11 |
| 8 | 14.20 ft | 1997-11-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
High water will begin to affect the Ames Plaza on the right, or south bank.
- 13.00 ft
Several homes located outside of the levee system will flood.
- 14.50 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
- 15.00 ft
A number of homes outside the protective works and along Standing Stone Creek will flood. Backwater on Standing Stone Creek also affects the athletic field.
- 17.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas outside of the protective works and along Standing Stone Creek.
- 19.00 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
- 20.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the levee and railroad grade. Backwater on Standing Stone Creek approaches Route 26 in eastern parts of town.
- 21.00 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
- 22.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the levee and railroad grade.
- 22.50 ft
Flood of record in June 1899.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Juniata River flooding at Huntingdon?
No. The Juniata River at Huntingdon is at 2.54 ft, 6.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Huntingdon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Juniata River has been at Huntingdon?
The highest crest on record is 22.5 ft, on 1889-06-01.
Is the Juniata River high or low right now at Huntingdon?
At 2.54 ft it is higher than 82% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HUJP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01559000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.