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Nooseneck River Flow Today

As of October 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Nooseneck River is flowing at 21 cfs at Nooseneck, RI — 344% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Nooseneck River At Nooseneck: 344% of normal
Typical gauge
344% of normal for the date
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21cfs Nooseneck
Updated
Oct 3, 3:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 3, 2026

Nooseneck 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 Nooseneck, the Nooseneck River is running 21 cfs — 344% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 344% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Nooseneck (-18%).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Nooseneck 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

  1. Nooseneck269 ft 21 cfs344%

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 Nooseneck River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (344%).

Typical gauge 344%
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Nooseneck River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Nooseneck River At Nooseneck RI
Oct 3, 3:15 AM · USGS 01115630
21 cfs 344% -18% 1.43 ft 269 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.

History

Nooseneck 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).

About this river

Nooseneck River

The Nooseneck River is a 5.5-mile-long river located in Rhode Island. It has a rich history, having been used by Native Americans for fishing and hunting. The river flows into the larger Pawcatuck River, which eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The hydrology of the Nooseneck River is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Nooseneck Reservoir and the Stump Pond Dam. The Nooseneck River provides recreational opportunities for fishing and kayaking, and it is also used for agricultural purposes, with farms located along its banks. Despite being relatively short, the Nooseneck River is an important part of the ecosystem of Rhode Island, providing essential support for the local environment and economy.

Around the river

Fishing near the Nooseneck River

FAQ

About the Nooseneck River

How is the Nooseneck River flowing right now?

As of October 3, 2026, the Nooseneck River is flowing at 21 cfs at Nooseneck, RI, about 344% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Nooseneck River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Nooseneck River is at 344% 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.

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