Blackstone River at Woonsocket
Rhode Island — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Providence County, Rhode Island on the Blackstone River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01112500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
This is a serious situation! Flooding along the Blackstone River is forecast to be the worst flooding since the flooding associated with Connie and Diane in 1955. Flooding will affect homes and business near the river, and many roads will become impassable. 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 is a serious situation! 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 Woonoscket. Parking areas along the river will be flooded. Follow the advice of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so.
14 ft
Flooding will be comparable to the March floods of 2010. 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, including the parking lot for the Cumberland school district buses. Vehicles should be moved from these areas.
13 ft
Flooding impacts lower lying sections of Woonsocket and Cumberland. Significant flooding occurs within the lower level of the River Island Condominiums in Woonsocket. Businesses along the river will have several feet of water into their parking areas, including the parking lot for the Cumberland school district buses. Vehicles should be moved from these areas.
12 ft
Flooding impacts lower lying sections of Woonsocket and Cumberland. Significant flooding occurs within the lower level of the River Island Condominiums in Woonsocket. Many buisnesses along the river will have several feet of water into their parking areas. Vehicles should be moved from these areas.
11 ft
Floodwaters are inside the lower level of the 148 Bernon St condominiums in Woonsocket. Flooding spreads across most of the lower parking area of the Highland Falls Apartments. Flooding is also expected to overspread lowest lying sections of Lonsdale in Cumberland.
10 ft
Flooding is likely along low lying areas of the river. This includes the lower level of the 148 Bernon St condominiums in Woonsocket, and lower end of the Highland Falls 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
Flooding may begin to affect the lower parking area to the Highland Falls Apartments. Lower lying residential areas along the Rhode Island and Massachusetts line, including the lower level of the 148 Bernon St condominiums in Woonsocket, may begin to experience flooding. Businesses along the river should take the necessary actions to protect property.
8.5 ft
If unprotected, floodwaters reach the very base of the lower level of the 148 Bernon St 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1955 | 21.8 ft | 32,900 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 21.8 ft | 32,900 cfs |
| Oct 16, 2005 | 15.34 ft | — |
| Oct 16, 2005 | 15.34 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 1979 | 15.09 ft | 15,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WOOR1
River
Blackstone River
County
Providence, RI
Coordinates
42.0064°N, 71.5031°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackstone River at Woonsocket?
The Blackstone River at Woonsocket gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01112500) 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 at Woonsocket?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackstone River at Woonsocket is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Blackstone River at Woonsocket gauge located?
The gauge is located in Providence County, Rhode Island at coordinates 42.0064°N, 71.5031°W. USGS site number: 01112500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.