Frankstown Branch Juniata River at Williamsburg
Blair County, Pennsylvania
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
- 22 ft
FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
- 21 ft
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 ft
Flood of record from the remnants of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004.
- 18 ft
Most of Williamsburg is affected by high water. Very few houses on the right bank are above this level.
- 17.5 ft
FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
- 17 ft
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 ft
Many homes on the right, or south bank will be affected by high water.
- 13 ft
Sections of route 866 from Williamsburg to Ganister are covered by flood waters.
- 12 ft
The right, or south bank overflows. The Road near the river upstream of Williamsburg is inundated. A few homes experience basement flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2004 | 19.46 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 19.15 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| May 31, 1889 | 19.1 ft | 35,500 cfs |
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