Water Temperature of the Ponaganset River in South Foster, RI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, May 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
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Scituate Reservoir Protection Area; Foster, RISponsored Content
Station Name: PONAGANSET RIVER AT SOUTH FOSTER, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 381 feet / 116 meters
Nearest Address:
51–98 Rams Tail Rd
South Foster, RI 02825
Providence County
GPS Coordinates: 41.8187102, -71.7050677
Nearby Water Temperatures
Dolly Cole Brook, Foster, RI (0.3 mi)Windsor Brook, Foster, RI (1.5 mi)
Hemlock Brook, Foster, RI (2.0 mi)
Swamp Brook, Scituate, RI (2.4 mi)
Bear Tree Brook, Clayville, RI (2.9 mi)
Westconnaug Stream, Clayville, RI (3.0 mi)
Cork Brook, Scituate, RI (3.0 mi)
Spruce Brook, North Scituate, RI (4.8 mi)
Rush Brook, North Scituate, RI (5.0 mi)
Unnamed Tributary, North Scituate, RI (5.0 mi)
Wilbur Hollow Brook, Clayville, RI (5.2 mi)
Huntinghouse Brook, Scituate, RI (5.3 mi)
Peeptoad Brook, Scituate, RI (5.6 mi)
Quonapaug Brook, North Scituate, RI (6.4 mi)
Moswansicut Stream, North Scituate, RI (6.4 mi)
Weather for South Foster, Rhode Island
Current Weather

Humidity: 49%
Feels Like: 60.1°F
Wind: SW 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 71°F
L: 41°F

Tue
H: 67°F
L: 50°F

Wed
H: 68°F
L: 51°F

Thu
H: 66°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:14 AM
Moonset: 5:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM4:32 AM - 6:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 11:22AM EDT until May 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut... Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County. Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties. For the Connecticut River...including Montague, Northampton, Holyoke Dam, Holyoke, Springfield, Thompsonville, Hartford, Middle Haddam... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Connecticut River at Hartford. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington River empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland. Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the river through Essex. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:46 AM EDT Monday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:46 AM EDT Monday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1130 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 11:22AM EDT until May 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut... Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County. Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties. For the Connecticut River...including Montague, Northampton, Holyoke Dam, Holyoke, Springfield, Thompsonville, Hartford, Middle Haddam... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Connecticut River at Middle Haddam. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward through Essex. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:55 AM EDT Monday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 8.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1130 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 11:22AM EDT until May 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut... Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County. Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties. For the Connecticut River...including Montague, Northampton, Holyoke Dam, Holyoke, Springfield, Thompsonville, Hartford, Middle Haddam... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Connecticut River at Hartford. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington River empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland. Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the river through Essex. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:46 AM EDT Monday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:46 AM EDT Monday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1130 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 11:22AM EDT until May 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut... Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County. Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties. For the Connecticut River...including Montague, Northampton, Holyoke Dam, Holyoke, Springfield, Thompsonville, Hartford, Middle Haddam... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Connecticut River at Middle Haddam. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward through Essex. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:55 AM EDT Monday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 8.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1130 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 11:22AM EDT until May 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut... Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County. Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties. For the Connecticut River...including Montague, Northampton, Holyoke Dam, Holyoke, Springfield, Thompsonville, Hartford, Middle Haddam... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Connecticut River at Hartford. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington River empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland. Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the river through Essex. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:46 AM EDT Monday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:46 AM EDT Monday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1130 PM EDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.5°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:14 AM
Moonset: 5:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM4:32 AM - 6:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.6°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 5:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM3:27 PM - 5:57 PM
Minor Periods
8:59 PM - 10:29 PM5:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 1:50 AM
Moonset: 6:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:20 AM - 3:50 AM4:18 PM - 6:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM5:39 AM - 7:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 2:43 AM
Moonset: 6:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM5:11 PM - 7:41 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:25 AM - 7:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 7:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:06 AM - 5:36 AM6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 AM - 8:51 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5