Major Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
This gage may exhibit a reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Flooding along the blackstone river is forecast to be the worst flooding since the flooding associated with connie and diane in 1955. Follow the instructions of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. Obey Posted Road closures. Do not go sightseeing. River banks can suddenly erode due to swift river flows.
16 ft
This gage may exhibit a stage 0.5 foot too high during high flows. At this stage, flooding will be comparable to, or worse than, the floods of october 2005. Flooding of homes and businesses is expected outside of flood protection levees and walls. Some river roads will become impassable from woonsocket through central falls. Floodwaters encroach near the floorboards of the first level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket. Follow the advice of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so.
14 ft
This gage may exhibit a stage reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Flooding is likely in lower lying sections of woonsocket and cumberland. Deep floodwaters are expected in the lower level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket. Several buisnesses along the river will have several feet of water into their parking areas. Action will be needed to clear vehicles from these areas.
12 ft
This river gage may exhibit a level 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Flooding is likely in lower lying sections of woonsocket and cumberland. Significant flooding occurs within the lower level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket. Several buisnesses along the river will have several feet of water into their parking areas. Action will be needed to clear vehicles from these areas.
11 ft
This gage may exhibit a reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Floodwaters are inside the lower level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket. Flooding spreads across most of the lower parking area of the albion mill apartments. Flooding is also expected to overspread lowest lying sections of lonsdale in cumberland.
10 ft
This gage may exhibit a reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Flooding is likely along low lying areas of the river. This includes the lower level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket, and lower end of the albion mills apartments parking area. Flood waters may also cover portions of the parking areas of some of the mills and shopping outlets in cumberland located just off of route 122.
9 ft
This gage may exhibit a reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. Flooding may begin to affect the lower parking area to the albion mill apartments. Lower lying residential areas along the rhode island and massachusetts line, including the lower level of the river island condominiums in woonsocket, may begin to experience flooding. Businesses along the river should take the necessary actions to protect property.
8.5 ft
This gage may exhibit a reading 0.5 foot higher than the actual river level. If unprotected, floodwaters reach the very base of the lower level of the river island condominium building in woonsocket.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | 14.59 ft | 4,726 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 12.59 ft | 3,926 cfs |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 10.57 ft | 3,118 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WFWR1
River
Blackstone River
County
Norfolk, RI
Coordinates
42.0100°N, 71.5000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackstone River above Woonsocket?
The Blackstone River above Woonsocket gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Blackstone River above Woonsocket?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackstone River above Woonsocket is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackstone River rises?
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Where is the Blackstone River above Woonsocket gauge located?
The gauge is located in Norfolk County, Rhode Island at coordinates 42.0100°N, 71.5000°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers