Pawtuxet River at Cranston, RI
Is Pawtuxet River at Cranston, RI flooding right now?
Pawtuxet River at Cranston, RI measured 3.65 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.65 ft
Streamflow
93 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.79 ft on Wed, Mar 31, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.79 ft | 2010-03-31 |
| 15.11 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 14.98 ft | 2010-03-15 |
| 14.5 ft | 1982-06-07 |
| 14.13 ft | 2024-01-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, RI | 5.5 mi | Providence County |
| Moshassuck River at Providence, RI | 6.0 mi | Providence County |
| Ten Mile River., Pawtucket Ave. at E. Providence, RI | 7.4 mi | Providence County |
| South Branch Pawtuxet River at Washington, RI | 7.5 mi | Kent County |
| Hunt River near East Greenwich, RI | 7.6 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.