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Photo: Washington Secondary Trail truss bridge over Pawtuxet River, West Warwick, Rhode Island by Pi.1415926535 (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Pawtuxet River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 140 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 01116500, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 140 ftΒ³/s over 86 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
150 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.94 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 140 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Rhode Island yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON, RI (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Pawtuxet River

H: 74Β° L: 65Β°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
66Β°
|
Feels like 69Β°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
92%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
65Β°
3 AM
Overcast
65Β°
6 AM
Overcast
66Β°
9 AM
Overcast
70Β°
12 PM
Overcast
74Β°
3 PM
Overcast
71Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
9 PM
Light drizzle
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pawtuxet River?
Pawtuxet River is a river in Rhode Island.
Can you swim at Pawtuxet River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Pawtuxet River rated?
Pawtuxet River in Rhode Island has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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