IsItFlooding

Is the Blackstone River flooding?

Rhode Island · 2 gauges · Rhode Island river levels

The Blackstone River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Rhode Island. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blackstone River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Rhode Island river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RI. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.80 ft on 19 August 1955, carrying 32,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.65 ft, 21.2 ft below that record.

Drains 416 sq mi · gauge elevation 107 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RINo flooding0.65 ft9 ft
Blackstone River at Roosevelt St at Pawtucket RINo flood stage defined0.69 ft—
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.