Wood River at Hope Valley, RI
Is Wood River at Hope Valley, RI flooding right now?
Wood River at Hope Valley, RI measured 1.91 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.1 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.91 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.72 ft on Tue, Mar 30, 2010.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.72 ft | 2010-03-30 |
| 10.26 ft | 1982-06-06 |
| 9.29 ft | 2024-01-11 |
| 8.67 ft | 1980-03-22 |
| 8.26 ft | 1968-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook near Carolina, RI | 2.6 mi | Washington County |
| Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI | 4.1 mi | Washington County |
| Beaver River near Usquepaug, RI | 4.6 mi | Washington County |
| Beaver River Shannock Hill Rd, near Shannock, RI | 5.1 mi | Washington County |
| Wood River near Arcadia, RI | 5.2 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.