Blackstone River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM, the Blackstone River is flowing at 636 cfs at Pawtucket Ri, RI — 257% of normal for the date and down 24% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 502 to 636 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Blackstone River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Pawtucket Ri, the Blackstone River is running 636 cfs — 257% of normal, down 24% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 281% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Pawtucket Ri (-24%).
How the Blackstone River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Woonsocket115 ft 502 cfs304%
- Pawtucket Ri35 ft 636 cfs257%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Blackstone River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (281%).
Blackstone River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blackstone River At Northbridge MA
Last reported Sep 27 · USGS 01110500 |
1,010 cfs | · | · | 3.85 ft | flood 9.0 ft | 260 ft |
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Blackstone River At Woonsocket RI
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01112500 |
502 cfs | 304% | · | 2.03 ft | 7.0 ft below | 115 ft |
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Blackstone River At Roosevelt St. At Pawtucket Ri RI
Oct 2, 4:15 AM · USGS 01113895 |
636 cfs | 257% | -24% | 1.30 ft | · | 35 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Blackstone River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Blackstone River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Blackstone River
About the Blackstone River
How is the Blackstone River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Blackstone River is flowing at 636 cfs at Pawtucket Ri, RI, about 257% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 502 to 636 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Blackstone River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Blackstone River is at 281% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Blackstone River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Northbridge (9.0 ft), Woonsocket (9.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.