Live float conditions for 16 Rhode Island rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Wood River
Wood River is a small creek in the Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wood River Near Arcadia, Ri gauge runs roughly 90–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wood River Near Arcadia, Ri, Wood River At Hope Valley, Ri
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Pawcatuck River
Pawcatuck River is a small river in the Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pawcatuck River At Kenyon, Ri gauge runs roughly 100–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pawcatuck River At Kenyon, Ri, Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction, Ri, Pawcatuck River At Westerly, Ri
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Blackstone River
Blackstone River is a mid-sized river in the Blackstone Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackstone River At Woonsocket, Ri gauge runs roughly 240–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 170–940 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blackstone Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Blackstone River At Woonsocket, Ri, Blackstone R At Roosevelt St At Pawtucket Ri
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Beaver River
Beaver River is a small creek in the Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaver River Near Usquepaug, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Beaver River Near Usquepaug, Ri
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Pawtuxet River
Pawtuxet River is a small river in the Pawtuxet Watershed region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pawtuxet River At Cranston, Ri gauge runs roughly 190–580 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pawtuxet Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pawtuxet River At Cranston, Ri
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Hunt River
Hunt River is a small creek in the West Bay region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hunt R 250 Ft Ds Fry Brk At Frenchtown, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West Bay · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hunt R 250 Ft Ds Fry Brk At Frenchtown, Ri, Hunt River Near East Greenwich, Ri
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Queen River
Queen River is a small creek in the Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri gauge runs roughly 45–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Queen R At Liberty Rd At Liberty Ri, Usquepaug River Near Usquepaug, Ri
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Branch River
Branch River is a small river in the Blackstone Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Branch River At Forestdale, Ri gauge runs roughly 100–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blackstone Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Branch River At Forestdale, Ri
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Woonasquatucket River
Woonasquatucket River is a small creek in the Providence Metro region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale, Ri gauge runs roughly 90–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Providence Metro · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Woonasquatucket River At Centerdale, Ri
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North Branch Pawtuxet River
North Branch Pawtuxet River is a small river in the Pawtuxet Watershed region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Pawtuxet River At Fiskeville, Ri gauge runs roughly 100–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pawtuxet Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Pawtuxet River At Fiskeville, Ri
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Chipuxet River
Chipuxet River is a small creek in the Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chipuxet River At West Kingston, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wood-Pawcatuck (South County) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chipuxet River At West Kingston, Ri
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South Branch Pawtuxet River
South Branch Pawtuxet River is a small river in the Pawtuxet Watershed region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Branch Pawtuxet River At Washington, Ri gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pawtuxet Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Branch Pawtuxet River At Washington, Ri
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Ponaganset River
Ponaganset River is a small creek in the Western RI region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ponaganset River At South Foster, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western RI · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ponaganset River At South Foster, Ri
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Nooseneck River
Nooseneck River is a small creek in the Pawtuxet Watershed region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nooseneck River At Nooseneck, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pawtuxet Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nooseneck River At Nooseneck, Ri
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Nipmuc River
Nipmuc River is a small creek in the Blackstone Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nipmuc River Near Harrisville, Ri gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blackstone Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nipmuc River Near Harrisville, Ri
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Ten Mile River
Ten Mile River is a small creek in the Providence Metro region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ten Mile R., Pawtucket Ave. At E. Providence, Ri gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Providence Metro · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ten Mile R., Pawtucket Ave. At E. Providence, Ri
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