Is the Pawcatuck River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction, RI | No flooding | 2.16 ft | 5 ft | |
| Pawcatuck River at Kenyon, RI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pawcatuck River at Burdickville, RI | No current data | — | — | — |