South Branch Pawtuxet River at Washington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.8 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.8 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.2 ft on Mar 31, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Mar 15, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.3 ft on Jun 6, 1982 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Mar 18, 1968 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Minor flooding is expected at this location in Washington. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- North Branch Pawtuxet River at Fiskville NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- North Branch Pawtuxet River at Scituate Reservoir NWS gauge · 4.3 mi
- East Greenwich NOAA tide station · 6.5 mi
- Pawtuxet River at Cranston NWS gauge · 7.5 mi
- Wickford NOAA tide station · 10.3 mi
- Pawtuxet NOAA tide station · 10.4 mi