Ponaganset River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM, the Ponaganset River is flowing at 7.2 cfs at South Foster, RI — 167% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Ponaganset 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 South Foster, the Ponaganset River is running 7.2 cfs — 167% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 167% of normal).
How the Ponaganset 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
- South Foster351 ft 7.2 cfs167%
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 Ponaganset River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (167%).
Ponaganset River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ponaganset River At South Foster RI
Oct 10, 3:20 AM · USGS 01115187 |
7.2 cfs | 167% | -5% | 1.53 ft | 351 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 Ponaganset River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ponaganset 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).
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About the Ponaganset River
How is the Ponaganset River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Ponaganset River is flowing at 7.2 cfs at South Foster, RI, about 167% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ponaganset River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ponaganset River is at 167% 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.