Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RI
Is Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RI flooding right now?
Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RI measured 0.66 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.66 ft
Streamflow
101 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.8 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 15.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.8 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 15.34 ft | 2005-10-16 |
| 15.09 ft | 1979-01-25 |
| 14.64 ft | 1968-03-19 |
| 14.5 ft | 2010-03-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Peters River Rt 114 Bridge at Woonsocket, RI | 0.8 mi | Providence County |
| Branch River at Forestdale, RI | 3.1 mi | Providence County |
| Blackstone River at Millville, MA | 3.7 mi | Worcester County |
| Miscoe Brook near Franklin, MA | 4.6 mi | Norfolk County |
| Catamint Brook at Cumberland, RI | 4.8 mi | Providence County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.