Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.22ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 38.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale is at 2.22 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.28 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.22 ft and 2.41 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.20 ftMarch 30, 2010

Floating and fishing near Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale

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

Flood stage here is 5.50 ft, 3.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Significant flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river. Heed the advice of local law enforcement officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
5.50 ft: Minor flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river.
2.22 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.20 ft	March 30, 2010
2	8.35 ft	December 18, 2023
3	8.26 ft	October 15, 2005
4	7.75 ft	March 18, 1968
5	7.73 ft	January 10, 2024
6	7.33 ft	June 6, 1982
7	7.26 ft	June 30, 1998
8	7.05 ft	April 24, 1983
9	7.03 ft	September 11, 1954
10	6.95 ft	April 5, 1987

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.10 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 62° 38° 0.02 in, 36% Wind 16 mph

18 Sun 54° 35° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 57° 40° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 60° 48° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 52° 46° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 61° 42° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 58° 43° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Moshassuck River at ProvidenceRiver gauge, Moshassuck River	16.1 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	4.3 mi
Moswansicut Stream near North ScituateRiver gauge, Moswansicut Stream	2.7 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	5.2 mi
Blackstone River at Roosevelt St at PawtucketRiver gauge, Blackstone River	563 cfs	Normal	−48.0 cfs	5.8 mi
Peeptoad Brook at Elmdale Road near North ScituateRiver gauge, Peeptoad Brook	1.2 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	6.1 mi
Huntinghouse Brook at Elmdale Road at N ScituateRiver gauge, Huntinghouse Brook	3.7 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	6 mi
Quonopaug Brook at RT 116 near North ScituateRiver gauge, Quonopaug Brook	3.8 cfs	High	−0.2 cfs	7 mi
Rush Brook near Elmdale Road near North ScituateRiver gauge, Rush Brook	2.9 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	7 mi
Ten Mile R., Pawtucket Ave. at E. ProvidenceRiver gauge, Ten Mile R., Pawtucket Ave.	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 3.28 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 Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale?

The highest level on record is 9.20 ft on March 30, 2010.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01114500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.85899, -71.48728 (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	2.22 ft	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional
Flow	38.4 cfs	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale (usgs:01114500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/rhode-island/woonasquatucket-river-at-centerdale

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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