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Pawcatuck River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01118500, as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Rhode Island yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PAWCATUCK RIVER AT WESTERLY, RI (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pawcatuck River?
- Pawcatuck River is a river in Rhode Island.
- What is the water temperature at Pawcatuck River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Pawcatuck River in Rhode Island is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 01118500, 3.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pawcatuck River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 158 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Pawcatuck River rated?
- Pawcatuck River in Rhode Island has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.
- What amenities does Pawcatuck River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pawcatuck River include camping-nearby.
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