Rivers in Pennsylvania
Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton
Below flood stage
2.63ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 4.20 ftThu, Sep 24, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 24.54 ft1936
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftThe left, or west bank overflows. Numerous homes are affected by high water. A number of roads are closed.
- 19.00 ftSeveral homes on the right, or east bank in Stonerstown and other low lying areas are affected.
- 17.00 ftThe right, or east bank begins to overflow, affecting low lying areas. A few homes are affected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1889.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 18, 1936 | 24.54 ft |
| 2 | June 1, 1889 | 23.00 ft |
| 3 | September 18, 2004 | 20.02 ft |
| 4 | January 20, 1996 | 19.63 ft |
| 5 | September 2, 2021 | 18.36 ft |
| 6 | February 26, 1979 | 18.35 ft |
| 7 | June 22, 1972 | 17.74 ft |
| 8 | September 9, 2004 | 17.15 ft |
| 9 | April 27, 1937 | 16.15 ft |
| 10 | February 15, 1984 | 15.04 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 2, 2021: 18.36 ft
- September 18, 2004: 20.02 ft
- September 9, 2004: 17.15 ft
- January 20, 1996: 19.63 ft
- February 15, 1984: 15.04 ft
- February 26, 1979: 18.35 ft
- June 22, 1972: 17.74 ft
- April 27, 1937: 16.15 ft
- March 18, 1936: 24.54 ft
- June 1, 1889: 23.00 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Dunning Creek at Belden
- Frankstown Branch Juniata River at Williamsburg
- Aughwick Creek at Three Springs
- Raystown Branch Juniata River at Wolfsburg
- Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg
- Central PA Dams Raystown Dam on Raystown Branch of Juniata River at Raystown Dam on Raystown Branch of Juniata River
- Raystown Branch Juniata River at Huntingdon at Raystown Lake - Below Dam
- Juniata River at Mapleton Depot
What this means
Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.