Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI
Is Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI flooding right now?
No — Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI is at 2.69 ft, 2.3 ft below its 5 ft flood stage, as of 45 min ago.
Gauge height
2.69 ft
Streamflow
176 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.16 ft on Wed, Mar 31, 2010.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.16 ft | 2010-03-31 |
| 8.75 ft | 1982-06-07 |
| 7.8 ft | 1968-03-19 |
| 6.74 ft | 1984-06-03 |
| 6.71 ft | 1983-04-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| MEADOW BROOK NEAR CAROLINA, RI | 1.6 mi | Washington County |
| BEAVER RIVER SHANNOCK HILL RD, NEAR SHANNOCK, RI | 3.0 mi | Washington County |
| Pawcatuck River at Kenyon, RI | 3.1 mi | Washington County |
| PAWCATUCK RIVER AT BURDICKVILLE, RI | 3.2 mi | Washington County |
| WOOD RIVER AT HOPE VALLEY, RI | 4.1 mi | Washington 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.