River stage
Mapleton Depot, Juniata River
- River level
- 5.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.05 ft
- Recent high
- 6.53 ft
- Recent low
- 2.53 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MPLP1
- 30-day change
- -0.65 ft
- Average
- 3.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.20 ft
In brief
The Juniata River at Mapleton Depot, PA read 5.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.87 ft below action stage. That is 0.65 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MPLP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.20 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 2 | 33.07 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 3 | 26.40 ft | 1950-11-25 |
| 4 | 23.76 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 5 | 22.47 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 6 | 20.82 ft | 1942-12-31 |
| 7 | 20.76 ft | 1970-04-03 |
| 8 | 18.61 ft | 1961-02-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
The left or north bank overflows into low lying areas.
- 22.00 ft
The left, or north bank overflows into low lying areas. Route 22 is threatened.
- 24.00 ft
The right, or south bank overflows. High water affects homes on the right bank near the gage. The glass plant upstream of the gage on the left bank is also flooded.
- 26.00 ft
Many homes on the right, or south bank are affected. The approaches of the highway bridge connecting Mapleton with Route 22 are inundated.
- 28.00 ft
Numerous homes and businesses in the Mapleton area are flooded. High water inundates the approaches to the bridge connecting Mapleton with Route 22.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in the Mapleton area.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Juniata River flooding at Mapleton Depot?
No. The Juniata River at Mapleton Depot is at 5.13 ft, 9.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mapleton Depot?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Juniata River has been at Mapleton Depot?
The highest crest on record is 38.2 ft, on 1936-03-18.
Is the Juniata River high or low right now at Mapleton Depot?
At 5.13 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MPLP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01563500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.