Mar 22, 2001
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 National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5238020). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Northwest Providence County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.