Woonasquatucket River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Woonasquatucket River is flowing at 50 cfs at Centerdale, RI — 173% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Woonasquatucket 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 Centerdale, the Woonasquatucket River is running 50 cfs — 173% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 173% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Centerdale (-13%).
How the Woonasquatucket 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
- Centerdale103 ft 50 cfs173%
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 Woonasquatucket River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (173%).
Woonasquatucket River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale RI
Oct 10, 3:45 AM · USGS 01114500 |
50 cfs | 173% | -13% | 2.33 ft | 3.2 ft below | 103 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 Woonasquatucket River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Woonasquatucket 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).
Woonasquatucket River
The Woonasquatucket River is a 15-mile-long river that runs through Rhode Island. Historically, it played an important role in the development of the state's textile industry. Today, it is a popular destination for kayaking, fishing, and hiking. The river is fed by several small streams and has several reservoirs and dams, including the Woonasquatucket Reservoir and the Stillwater Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water and hydroelectric power for the region. The river also supports agriculture through irrigation and provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife. However, the river has experienced pollution from industrial waste and sewage in the past, leading to efforts to improve water quality and restore the ecosystem.
Fishing near the Woonasquatucket River
About the Woonasquatucket River
How is the Woonasquatucket River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Woonasquatucket River is flowing at 50 cfs at Centerdale, RI, about 173% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Woonasquatucket River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Woonasquatucket River is at 173% 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 Woonasquatucket River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Centerdale (5.5 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.