Station Name: MOSWANSICUT STREAM NR NORTH SCITUATE, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 335 feet

Nearest Address:
488 W Greenville Rd
North Scituate, RI 02857
Providence County

GPS Coordinates: 41.84093269, -71.584508

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 12:11AM EDT until March 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 1:50AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT, Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Central Middlesex MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southern Worcester MA, Suffolk MA, Western Essex MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA, and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Rhode Island... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County. Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth Counties. Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. For the Sudbury River...including Saxonville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston, Scituate Reservoir... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a portion of River Street in Warwick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:11AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Rhode Island... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County. Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth Counties. Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. For the Sudbury River...including Saxonville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston, Scituate Reservoir... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 9.2 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.