Cranston, Rhode Island Weather:
Active Weather Warnings
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 43°
Night 30°
Precipitation 4 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 2

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Severe Immediate Observed

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 4:03PM EDT until March 19 at 6:31AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Mar 17, 4:03 PM Mar 19, 6:31 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...

Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.

For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston...Minor flooding is
forecast.

WHAT: Minor flooding is forecast.

WHERE: Pawtuxet River at Cranston.

WHEN: Until Thursday morning.

IMPACTS: At 9.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur along the
river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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 by Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Updated: Mar 17, 8:06 PM Source: NWS Alert