Beaver River near Usquepaug water level

Name: Beaver River near Usquepaug water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaver River, Rhode Island, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

1.07ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 27.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Beaver River near Usquepaug is well above normal at 1.07 ft.

The record high is 3.95 ft, set on October 15, 2005.

It has dropped 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.99 ft and 1.38 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 3.95 ftOctober 15, 2005

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Floodwaters reach state highway 138 in richmond, with water backing up behind bridge.
8.50 ft: River reaches bottom girder of state highway 138 bridge in richmond.
1.07 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.95 ft	October 15, 2005
2	3.83 ft	June 6, 1982
3	3.57 ft	April 25, 1983
4	3.36 ft	January 27, 1978
5	3.29 ft	January 21, 1979
6	3.16 ft	March 10, 1998
7	3.07 ft	August 30, 1985

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Usquepaug River Near UsquepaugRiver gauge	97.6 cfs	Very high	−1.8 cfs	1.6 mi
Pawcatuck River at KenyonRiver gauge, Pawcatuck River	168 cfs	Very high	−6.0 cfs	3.2 mi
Chipuxet River at West KingstonRiver gauge, Chipuxet River	31.6 cfs	Very high	−3.5 cfs	4.0 mi
Pawcatuck River at Wood River JunctionRiver gauge, Pawcatuck River	2.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	4.3 mi
Queen River at Liberty Road at LibertyRiver gauge, Queen River	48.9 cfs	Very high	−9.2 cfs	4.4 mi
Wood River at Hope ValleyRiver gauge, Wood River	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	4.6 mi
Wood River near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Wood River	73.1 cfs	High	−7.9 cfs	7 mi
Nooseneck River at NooseneckRiver gauge, Nooseneck River	17.8 cfs	High	−3.3 cfs	9 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Beaver River near Usquepaug today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.07 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaver River near Usquepaug rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Beaver River near Usquepaug normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaver River near Usquepaug?

The highest level on record is 3.95 ft on October 15, 2005.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01117468 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.49260, -71.62812 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.07 ft	2026-10-18 22:45	Provisional
Flow	27.8 cfs	2026-10-18 22:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver River near Usquepaug (usgs:01117468). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/rhode-island/beaver-river-near-usquepaug

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer