Usquepaug River Flow Today
As of November 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Usquepaug River is flowing at 102 cfs near Usquepaug, RI — 372% of normal for the date and down 16% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Usquepaug 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 Usquepaug, the Usquepaug River is running 102 cfs — 372% of normal, down 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 372% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Usquepaug (-16%).
How the Usquepaug 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
- Usquepaug98 ft 102 cfs372%
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 Usquepaug River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (372%).
Usquepaug River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug RI
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 01117420 |
102 cfs | 372% | -16% | 4.35 ft | 98 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 Usquepaug River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Usquepaug 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).
Usquepaug River
The Usquepaug River is a 12.8-mile-long river located in Rhode Island, running through the towns of South Kingstown and Exeter. Historically, the river has been used for fishing and transportation, with mills and dams constructed along its banks. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the Yawgoog Pond, which is dammed for water supply and flood control. The Usquepaug River also plays an important role in agriculture, with local farms utilizing its water for irrigation. The river's hydrology is influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, and it is classified as a Class C stream according to the Rhode Island Water Quality Standards.
Fishing near the Usquepaug River
About the Usquepaug River
How is the Usquepaug River flowing right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the Usquepaug River is flowing at 102 cfs near Usquepaug, RI, about 372% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Usquepaug River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Usquepaug River is at 372% 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.