Pawtuxet River At Cranston, Ri Realtime Data
PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON, RI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
189
Discharge (cfs)
4.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01116500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 189 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.97 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 170 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents that affect the flow are precipitation and snowmelt. There are several tributaries that feed into the Pawtuxet River, including the Moswansicut River and the Pocasset River. Additionally, there are several dams along the river that can affect the flow, such as the Ponaganset Dam and the Hope Mill Dam. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flow during the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interestingly, the Pawtuxet River is known for being one of the few rivers in the US that flows north.
August 2, 2026
| Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.97 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 189.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 152% |
| Year Over Year Average | 124 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,920 cfs |
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