Is the Pawcatuck River flooding?

Rhode Island · 3 gauges · Rhode Island river levels

The Pawcatuck River is tracked by 3 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 Pawcatuck River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 8 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 Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.16 ft on 31 March 2010, carrying 3,490 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (85 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.16 ft, 9.0 ft below that record.

Drains 100 sq mi · gauge elevation 43 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RINo flooding2.16 ft5 ft
Pawcatuck River at Kenyon, RINo current data
Pawcatuck River at Burdickville, RINo current data
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.