+45.0 cfs (+2.58%) since yesterday
69.11% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Blackstone River
was last observed at
1,787
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,544
acre-ft of water today; about 69%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,586 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
29,630 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Blackstone River At Northbridge
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,000 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Blackstone River, with a gauge stage of
3.87 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Blackstone River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 260 ft, the
Blackstone River At Northbridge.
Last Updated
2024-05-01
Streamflow
1,787.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
69.11%
Maximum
29,630.0 cfs
2023-12-19
About the blackstone river
The Blackstone River is a waterway in the northeastern United States, stretching 48 miles from Worcester, Mass. to Providence, R.I. It is rich in history, as it played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution and was once known as the "hardest working river in America." The river flows through several cities and towns, including Worcester, Millbury, Sutton, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Woonsocket. Today, the Blackstone River is an important source of drinking water for local communities and supports recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Wallum Lake Reservoir, which provides water to the city of Providence, and the Blackstone River Dam, which helps to regulate water flow and prevent flooding. In addition, the Blackstone River Valley is home to many farms and agricultural operations, which rely on the river's water for irrigation.
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