Wood River at Hope Valley water level

Name: Wood River at Hope Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wood River, Rhode Island, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.64ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT (10 min ago)

Flow: 160 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Wood River at Hope Valley is at 2.64 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.36 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.55 ft and 2.76 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.72 ftMarch 30, 2010
Forecast peak: 2.70 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Wood River at Hope Valley

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 2.36 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: In recent history the river has only approached or exceeded this level during the June 1982 and March 2010 floods. Prolonged road closures are likely. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. Avoid flooded roads.
9.00 ft: FEMA Flood Insurance Studies indicate that if you are located in the 1% (100 Year) floodplain, your property is at a high risk for flooding. A 1 percent flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year. Flooding along the Wood River will block access to portions of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood River Drive for a prolonged period of time. Dow Field in Hopkinton is substantially inundated. Floodwaters back up behind the Skunk Hill Road Bridge.
8.70 ft: FEMA Flood Insurance documents indicate that at 8.7 feet, if you are located in the 1% (100 year) floodplain, your property is at a high risk for flooding. A 1 percent flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year. Flooding along the Wood River will block access to portions of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood River Drive for a prolonged period of time. Dow Field in Hopkinton is substantially flooded, and floodwaters back up behind Skunk Hill Road Bridge.
8.00 ft: In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood River Drive. Dow field off of main Street in Hopkinton is substantially flooded. Also, floodwaters begin to reach the bottom edge of the Skunk Hill Road Bridge on the Richmond and Hopkinton Town Line.
7.00 ft: In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is substantially flooded.
6.00 ft: In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street.
5.00 ft: In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River begins to flood Dow Park.
2.64 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 34 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.72 ft	March 30, 2010
2	10.26 ft	June 6, 1982
3	9.29 ft	January 11, 2024
4	8.67 ft	March 22, 1980
5	8.26 ft	March 18, 1968
6	8.24 ft	March 31, 2014
7	8.24 ft	March 30, 2014
8	8.24 ft	January 27, 1978
9	8.09 ft	January 14, 2024
10	8.00 ft	October 15, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:04 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Wood River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wood River near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Wood River	69.3 cfs	High	−6.5 cfs	5.2 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pawcatuck River at Wood River JunctionRiver gauge, Pawcatuck River	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	4.1 mi
Beaver River near UsquepaugRiver gauge, Beaver River	25.8 cfs	Very high	−4.1 cfs	4.6 mi
Usquepaug River Near UsquepaugRiver gauge	93.0 cfs	Very high	−6.4 cfs	6.0 mi
Pawcatuck River at KenyonRiver gauge, Pawcatuck River	164 cfs	Very high	−3.0 cfs	6.1 mi
Pendleton Hill Brook near Clarks FallsRiver gauge, Pendleton Hill Brook	1.60 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	6 mi
Queen River at Liberty Road at LibertyRiver gauge, Queen River	44.5 cfs	Very high	−8.0 cfs	8 mi
Chipuxet River at West KingstonRiver gauge, Chipuxet River	28.6 cfs	Very high	−3.5 cfs	9 mi
Pawcatuck River at WesterlyTidal gauge, Pawcatuck River	4.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wood River at Hope Valley?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.36 ft below it.

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 Wood River at Hope Valley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.64 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wood River at Hope Valley rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wood River at Hope Valley normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wood River at Hope Valley?

The highest level on record is 13.72 ft on March 30, 2010.

Is Wood River at Hope Valley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01118000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.49816, -71.71646 (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	2.64 ft	2026-10-19 15:15	Provisional
Flow	160 cfs	2026-10-19 15:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wood River at Hope Valley (usgs:01118000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/rhode-island/wood-river-at-hope-valley

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