RHODE ISLAND FLOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Streamflow levels across
Rhode Island
are currently
43.0% of normal, with the
Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
693cfs and gauge stage of 1.35 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Pawcatuck River At Westerly
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
2.11%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
290cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Chipuxet River At West Kingston, currently reporting a stage of
4.8ft.
The
Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri
in the
Narragansett
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
693cfs, about
-50.33% of normal.
Rhode Island is a state with a humid continental climate characterized by short, mild summers and cold winters. Major surface flows include the Blackstone, Pawtuxet, and Woonasquatucket Rivers, as well as the Narragansett Bay. The state has over 3,000 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, many of which are man-made. Notable dams include the Scituate Reservoir and the Pawtuxet Dam. The state's hydrology is influenced by precipitation patterns and snowmelt, with winter snowpack contributing to spring runoff. Rhode Island has experienced an increase in extreme precipitation events in recent years, leading to flooding and erosion. Watershed management and climate change adaptation are important considerations for maintaining healthy surface water resources in the state.