The Juniata River is a freestone river in Pennsylvania, listed as Agency-named bass water by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow. 3 guides and 1 shop nearby are listed here; the nearest destination hub is Carlisle & the Cumberland Valley.
Juniata River is a freestone river in Pennsylvania. Our destination hub Carlisle & the Cumberland Valley is 19 mi away in a straight line.
Pick one of its USGS gauges and hear from us when the flow moves into or out of its usual range for the date, or crosses a flow you set. We check the public USGS reading every 2 hours and email only when it crosses, at most once every 6 hours. Flow alone is not a fishing forecast or a safety call.
Signed in: one step. Otherwise we email a confirmation link first. Every alert has one-click links to stop it.
Start from the agency's public access map. Nothing on this page grants or implies access: check the agency map, posted signs and landowner permission before you fish.
Nothing on this page grants or implies access.
Gauges, shops and guides within 40 miles
Map of Juniata River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Juniata River with 4 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Juniata River in a straight line, nearest first, with what anglers found when they went. The map says a restroom is there, not whether it is clean or open today.
No restroom mapped within 2 mi yet — add one you know.
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Catch and releaseLetort Spring Run from a bridge on the Letort Spring Run Nature Trail, Carlisle. Photo: Morsea24, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania · about 35 mi
Catch and releaseFishing on Yellow Breeches Creek at Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Photo: Staecker, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania · about 44 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Big Spring CreekThe Little Juniata River at the 1898 Birmingham Bridge, near Birmingham, Pennsylvania (black-and-white survey photograph). Photo: Jet Lowe, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Not Big Spring Creek.
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Green Spring CreekSunrise on Penns Creek, Union County, Pennsylvania. Photo: WiiWillieWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Green Spring Creek.
Pennsylvania · about 31 mi
Delayed HarvestRepresentative photo · not Wiconisco CreekFishing Creek from PA Route 150, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Photo: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Wiconisco Creek.
Pennsylvania · about 42 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Clark CreekSpring Creek in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Clark Creek.
Pennsylvania · about 43 mi
Seasons, limits, special regulations and closures for each reach are on the agency pages below. Read them before you go.
Each comes from the agency's own published list; where the list names a reach it is quoted. A designation applies to the listed reach, not necessarily the whole water. Listed in the finder under bass.
On the Catch-and-Release Bass, Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers list (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, read 2026-10-24). All waters with this designation
Measured from the NHDPlus High Resolution (flowlines and waterbodies) (U.S. Geological Survey, read 2026-11-04) for this water’s own mapped feature. Rounded figures; they describe the channel, not today’s conditions.
Listings marked Unclaimed are built from open map records and the business's own website: confirm licensing, rates, dates and hours directly.
Coburn, PA · 20 mi
Euro nymphing · Beginners & lessons · Penns & Fishing
Nearby
Lock Haven, PA · 38 mi
Float trips · Wade trips · Madison & Penns
Nearby
What 3 nearby guide websites mention: what guides advertise, not a survey or a promise of what you will catch.
Named on 3 nearby guide websites
8 hatches charted for the region, not measured on this water. From Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
Blue Quill (April) · Hendrickson (April) · Quill Gordon (April) · Green drake (May) · Mayflies (best hatches) (May) · Mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies (June to September) · and 2 more on the chart
Carlisle sits in the Cumberland Valley of south-central Pennsylvania, where the LeTort Spring Run flows through town; the Yellow Breeches runs past Boiling Springs to the south-east, Big Spring Creek and Green Spring Creek rise near Newville to the west, and Falling Spring Branch flows through Chambersburg further down the valley.
Destination hub · 19 mi away in a straight line
A practical checklist for fly fishing small mountain trout streams: a short 3–4 weight rod, light line, a few buoyant dries and simple wet-wading gear, with estimated prices and where to buy.
7′6″–8′6″ rod, 3–4 weight, floating line · Brook, cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout
Open the checklistSeams, shelves and soft water, shown on real rivers.
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Indicator rigs, depth and detecting the take.
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Not a statement of access, fish presence or conditions.
A water page organises discovery. It does not assert public access, legal access, current fish presence, guide availability or fishing conditions.
Flows, gauge statistics and flood stages come from USGS and the National Weather Service when the page is shown. Regulations, stocking, species and season statements link to the agency that publishes them; this page copies only the species names and the quoted sentences. Guide and shop listings come from the Legendary directories. Position: the USGS gauge Juniata River at Lewistown, PA. Water type is our own classification.
Caution: Rising water: fishable, but watch the level
No water temperature here.
At Juniata River at Huntingdon, PA (USGS 01559000) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 01559000 · NWS HUJP1
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST; ranging 393 to 452 ft³/s; latest 452 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 452 | 1.7 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 440 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 428 | 1.66 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 393 | 1.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 398 | 1.61 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 404 | 1.62 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 410 | 1.63 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 416 | 1.64 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 422 | 1.65 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 422 | 1.65 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 422 | 1.65 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 422 | 1.65 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 428 | 1.66 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 428 | 1.66 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 428 | 1.66 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 434 | 1.67 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 434 | 1.67 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 434 | 1.67 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 440 | 1.68 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 446 | 1.69 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM EDT | 452 | 1.7 |
Normal for Nov 5: 297–757 ft³/s (middle half of 85 years of record). Now: 452 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 452 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 85 years of record (1942–2026): 10th 216, 25th 297, median 412, 75th 757, 90th 1,160 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 58 ft³/s, highest 3,850 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 15%, from 393 to 452 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 1.68 ft stage, 440 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST (NWS gauge HUJP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST. Highest point: 1.8 ft, 516 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1.8 ft | 516 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 1.8 ft | 516 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 1.5 ft | 338 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 1.5 ft | 338 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
This gauge is on our page for Juniata River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 15%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 01563500 · NWS MPLP1
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST; ranging 2,190 to 2,990 ft³/s; latest 2,770 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 2,780 | 5.02 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 2,760 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 2,760 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 2,760 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 2,760 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 2,760 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 2,780 | 5.02 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 2,770 | 5.01 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 2,780 | 5.02 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 2,780 | 5.02 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 2,810 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 2,830 | 5.06 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 2,830 | 5.06 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 2,850 | 5.07 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 2,830 | 5.06 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 2,850 | 5.07 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 2,850 | 5.07 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 2,850 | 5.07 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 2,860 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.09 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 2,850 | 5.07 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 2,730 | 4.98 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 2,490 | 4.77 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 2,430 | 4.71 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 2,600 | 4.86 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 2,900 | 5.11 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 2,900 | 5.11 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 2,900 | 5.11 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.12 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.13 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,930 | 5.14 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,950 | 5.15 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,950 | 5.15 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,960 | 5.16 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,960 | 5.16 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,960 | 5.16 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 2,960 | 5.16 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 2,970 | 5.17 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 2,990 | 5.18 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 2,990 | 5.18 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 2,950 | 5.15 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 2,820 | 5.05 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 2,540 | 4.81 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 2,250 | 4.55 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 2,190 | 4.49 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 2,190 | 4.49 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 2,190 | 4.49 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 2,190 | 4.49 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 2,200 | 4.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 2,210 | 4.51 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,220 | 4.52 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,230 | 4.53 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,230 | 4.53 |
| Oct 29, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,230 | 4.53 |
| Oct 29, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,230 | 4.53 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT | 2,240 | 4.54 |
Normal for Nov 5: 583–2,030 ft³/s (middle half of 54 years of record). Now: 2,770 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 2,770 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 54 years of record (1973–2026): 10th 528, 25th 583, median 858, 75th 2,030, 90th 3,430 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 416 ft³/s, highest 6,960 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (−0.4% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 5.01 ft stage, 2,770 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST (NWS gauge MPLP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST. Highest point: 5 ft, 2,760 ft³/s on Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 5 ft | 2,760 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 5 ft | 2,760 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.7 ft | 738 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.7 ft | 738 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
This gauge is on our page for Juniata River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 01564895 · NWS LWSP1
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:30 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM EST; ranging 2,300 to 3,050 ft³/s; latest 2,870 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.29 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM EST | 2,870 | 5.29 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM EST | 2,890 | 5.31 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.33 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.34 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.34 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM EST | 2,960 | 5.36 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM EST | 2,950 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM EST | 2,920 | 5.33 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM EST | 2,910 | 5.32 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM EST | 2,870 | 5.29 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM EST | 2,840 | 5.27 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM EST | 2,800 | 5.24 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM EST | 2,770 | 5.22 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM EST | 2,790 | 5.23 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM EST | 2,800 | 5.24 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM EST | 2,840 | 5.27 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM EST | 2,880 | 5.3 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM EST | 2,930 | 5.34 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST | 2,970 | 5.37 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST | 3,000 | 5.39 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM EST | 3,030 | 5.41 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM EST | 3,050 | 5.43 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM EST | 3,050 | 5.43 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM EST | 3,050 | 5.43 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM EST | 3,050 | 5.43 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM EST | 3,040 | 5.42 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM EST | 3,010 | 5.4 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM EST | 2,990 | 5.38 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM EST | 2,920 | 5.33 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM EST | 2,840 | 5.27 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM EST | 2,710 | 5.17 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM EST | 2,580 | 5.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM EST | 2,450 | 4.96 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM EDT | 2,350 | 4.88 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM EDT | 2,300 | 4.84 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM EDT | 2,310 | 4.85 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM EDT | 2,320 | 4.86 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM EDT | 2,320 | 4.86 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM EDT | 2,320 | 4.86 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM EDT | 2,320 | 4.86 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM EDT | 2,320 | 4.86 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT | 2,330 | 4.87 |
Normal for Nov 5: 631–3,060 ft³/s (middle half of 10 years of record). Now: 2,870 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 2,870 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 10 years of record (2017–2026): 10th 576, 25th 631, median 775, 75th 3,060, 90th 4,350 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 571 ft³/s, highest 4,460 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (−1.4% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 5.29 ft stage, 2,870 ft³/s at Nov 5, 4:30 PM EST (NWS gauge LWSP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST. Highest point: 5.3 ft, 2,880 ft³/s on Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 5.3 ft | 2,880 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 5.3 ft | 2,880 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 5 ft | 2,500 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.5 ft | 935 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
This gauge is on our page for Juniata River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 01567000 · NWS NPTP1
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST; ranging 2,550 to 3,400 ft³/s; latest 3,310 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 3,200 | 4.62 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 3,170 | 4.61 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 3,150 | 4.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 3,150 | 4.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 3,150 | 4.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 3,150 | 4.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 3,170 | 4.61 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 3,200 | 4.62 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 3,230 | 4.63 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 3,310 | 4.66 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 3,400 | 4.69 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 3,400 | 4.69 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 3,400 | 4.69 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 3,370 | 4.68 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 3,340 | 4.67 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 3,280 | 4.65 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 3,260 | 4.64 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 3,170 | 4.61 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 3,090 | 4.58 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 3,010 | 4.55 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 2,910 | 4.51 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 2,800 | 4.47 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 2,700 | 4.43 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,550 | 4.37 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 2,580 | 4.38 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 2,600 | 4.39 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 2,630 | 4.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 2,680 | 4.42 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 2,680 | 4.42 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 2,680 | 4.42 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 2,680 | 4.42 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 2,680 | 4.42 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 29, 8:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 29, 7:15 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM EDT | 2,650 | 4.41 |
Normal for Nov 5: 893–3,150 ft³/s (middle half of 54 years of record). Now: 3,310 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 3,310 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 54 years of record (1973–2026): 10th 750, 25th 893, median 1,450, 75th 3,150, 90th 6,080 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 544 ft³/s, highest 12,400 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+0.9% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 4.66 ft stage, 3,310 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST (NWS gauge NPTP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST. Highest point: 4.7 ft, 3,430 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.7 ft | 3,430 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 4.7 ft | 3,430 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 4.6 ft | 3,150 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 4.2 ft | 2,160 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
This gauge is on our page for Juniata River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Checked Nov 5, 6:18 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.
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