River stage
Lewistown, Juniata River
- River level
- 6.51 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.75 ft
- Recent high
- 7.62 ft
- Recent low
- 3.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LWSP1
- 30-day change
- +1.13 ft
- Average
- 4.40 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 43.30 ft
In brief
The Juniata River at Lewistown, PA read 6.51 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.49 ft below action stage. That is 1.13 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LWSP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.30 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 2 | 43.00 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 3 | 42.10 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 4 | 32.00 ft | 1950-11-26 |
| 5 | 31.68 ft | 2004-09-19 |
| 6 | 31.63 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 7 | 27.40 ft | 1984-02-15 |
| 8 | 23.60 ft | 1997-11-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
Basements of a few homes in the lowest lying areas will flood. Backwater on Kishacoquillas Creek will affect the athletic fields.
- 24.50 ft
FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
- 25.00 ft
Basement flooding occurs in the low lying areas adjacent to the river and Kishacoquillas creek. Athletic fields will be inundated.
- 27.00 ft
Several homes on West Elizabeth Street will flood. Route 22 is also affected.
- 28.00 ft
Considerable flood damage occurs to homes and businesses in and around lewistown.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread inundation occurs in and around Lewistown. Water reaches South Main Street.
- 31.00 ft
FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
- 32.00 ft
The right, or south bank begins to overflow. Expect water up to 6 feet deep in houses on West Elizabeth Street. Expect water up to 2 feet deep in houses on South Main Street.
- 34.50 ft
FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood). Widespread inundation occurs on both banks of the river. A large portion of Lewistown is affected by flood waters.
- 43.30 ft
Flood of record from June 1889. FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Juniata River flooding at Lewistown?
No. The Juniata River at Lewistown is at 6.51 ft, 11.49 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lewistown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
What is the highest the Juniata River has been at Lewistown?
The highest crest on record is 43.3 ft, on 1889-06-01.
Is the Juniata River high or low right now at Lewistown?
At 6.51 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LWSP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01564895). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.