What is the current flow on Branch River?
Branch River is currently flowing at 98.3 cfs at USGS gauge 01111500 as of Oct 1, 5:15 PM UTC.
Branch River at Forestdale Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.60 ft
Flow 98.3 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 5:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 98.3 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 42 cfs).
Flow
98.3 cfs
Gauge Height
2.60 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 39% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 22 to 98 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01111500 is a public stream gauge on Branch River in Rhode Island. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Branch River is not available on this page yet. Open Branch River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET, RI · 3.1 mi
- PETERS RIVER RT 114 BRIDGE AT WOONSOCKET, RI · 3.8 mi
- NIPMUC RIVER NEAR HARRISVILLE, RI · 6.4 mi
- CATAMINT BROOK AT CUMBERLAND, RI · 7.7 mi
- PEEPTOAD BROOK AT ELMDALE RD NR NORTH SCITUATE, RI · 10.2 mi
- WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER AT CENTERDALE, RI · 10.2 mi
- HUNTINGHOUSE BK AT ELMDALE RD AT N SCITUATE, RI · 10.7 mi
- ABBOTT RUN AT VALLEY FALLS, RI · 10.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Branch River above or below normal right now?
Branch River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 98.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 42 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Branch River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Branch River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Branch River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET, RI (3.1 miles away), PETERS RIVER RT 114 BRIDGE AT WOONSOCKET, RI (3.8 miles away), NIPMUC RIVER NEAR HARRISVILLE, RI (6.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Branch River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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