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Delaware River Walkway

Park · Penns Grove, New Jersey

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 78 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01477800, as of Aug 22, 8:55 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 78 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:55 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.63 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 78 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SHELLPOT CREEK AT WILMINGTON, DE (3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:55 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Delaware River Walkway

H: 78° L: 67°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
72°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
86%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
69°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
12 PM
Light drizzle
73°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Delaware River Walkway?
Delaware River Walkway is a park in Penns Grove, New Jersey.
Can you swim at Delaware River Walkway?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Delaware River Walkway rated?
Delaware River Walkway in Penns Grove, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.

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Penns Grove, NJ 08069

Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069

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