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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Frankstown Branch Juniata River at Williamsburg are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 15
Moderate Flood Stage: 13
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 19.46 ft on 09/18/2004
(2) 19.15 ft on 01/19/1996
(3) 19.10 ft on 06/01/1889
(4) 18.58 ft on 03/18/1936
(5) 18.39 ft on 06/23/1972
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.21 ft on 05/08/2022
(2) 16.55 ft on 09/02/2021
(3) 16.98 ft on 09/10/2018
(4) 12.58 ft on 08/04/2018
(5) 12.63 ft on 02/17/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.97 ft on 07/24/1934
(2) 1.01 ft on 08/12/1963
(3) 1.07 ft on 09/08/1969
(4) 1.10 ft on 09/10/1964
(5) 1.15 ft on 09/01/1966
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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26 FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
22 FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
21 FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood). Flood waters begin to reach the Weller Road Bridge near Canoe Creek State Park.
19.5 Flood of record from the remnants of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004.
18 Most of Williamsburg is affected by high water. Very few houses on the right bank are above this level.
17.5 FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
17 Many homes on the right, or south bank are affected by high water. The south approach to the highway bridge is unundated. A number of other streets and roads in the area are closed.
15 Many homes on the right, or south bank will be affected by high water.
13 Sections of route 866 from Williamsburg to Ganister are covered by flood waters.
12 The right, or south bank overflows. The Road near the river upstream of Williamsburg is inundated. A few homes experience basement flooding.
Photos
(1) looking upstream
(2) view of the gagehouse
(3) looking downstream

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Potential River Levels - Used to
Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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