Pawcatuck above Wood River Junction
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.2 ft on Mar 31, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jun 7, 1982 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Mar 19, 1968 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Jun 3, 1984 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood Drive in Charlestown. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Floodwaters enter into lowest lying structures near Burdickville Road. Floodwaters force closure of Driftwood Drive in Charlestown, and inundate the Jay Cronan River Access Point on Route 91. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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- Beaver River at Usquepaug NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- Usquepaug River near Usquepaug NWS gauge · 4.5 mi
- Chipuxet River at West Kingston NWS gauge · 7.2 mi
- Pendlenton Hill Brook near Clarks Falls NWS gauge · 8.2 mi
- Pawcatuck at Westerly NWS gauge · 8.9 mi