Flood — Northwest Providence, Rhode Island
2001-03-22 to 2001-03-24 · Northwest Providence, Rhode Island
$3.0M
Property damage
Event narrative
Blackstone River at Woonsocket
Wider weather episode
Minor to moderate flooding occurred along the Blackstone and Pawtuxet Rivers as a result of melting snow and heavy rainfall. Damage was estimated at three million dollars, and affected nearly 1,400 homes and 37 businesses.The Blackstone River at Woonsocket crested at 11.65 feet at 225 am on the 23rd (flood stage is 9 feet). The Pawtuxet River at Cranston crested at 11.36 feet at 615 pm on the 22nd (flood stage is 9 feet).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5238020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.