Chipuxet River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Chipuxet River is flowing at 69 cfs at West Kingston, RI — 512% of normal for the date and down 21% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chipuxet 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 West Kingston, the Chipuxet River is running 69 cfs — 512% of normal, down 21% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 512% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at West Kingston (-21%).
How the Chipuxet 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
- West Kingston94 ft 69 cfs512%
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 Chipuxet River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (512%).
Chipuxet River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chipuxet River At West Kingston RI
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 01117350 |
69 cfs | 512% | -21% | 6.07 ft | 94 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 Chipuxet River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chipuxet River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Chipuxet River
The Chipuxet River is a 9.6-mile-long river located in Rhode Island, USA. The river flows from Worden Pond and ends at the Pawcatuck River. The Chipuxet River has a significant history as it was a crucial site for the Narragansett people, who lived in the region for thousands of years. Today, the river is used for recreational purposes, including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. It is also used for agricultural irrigation. There are two dams located on the river, the Mill Pond Dam, and the Worden Pond Dam, both of which were constructed in the early 1900s. These dams are used to regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power to the local area. Additionally, the Worden Pond Reservoir, which is created by the Worden Pond Dam, is a popular location for outdoor activities such as boating and swimming.
Fishing near the Chipuxet River
About the Chipuxet River
How is the Chipuxet River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Chipuxet River is flowing at 69 cfs at West Kingston, RI, about 512% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chipuxet River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chipuxet River is at 512% 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.
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.