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Raritan River Greenway

Park · Raritan, 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 22 (median 115 ft³/s over 101 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 01400000, as of Aug 22, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 115 ft³/s over 101 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
253 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.06 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 115 ft³/s over 101 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJ (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Raritan River Greenway

H: 76° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
68°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
93%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
6 AM
Overcast
65°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Cloudy
73°
9 PM
Cloudy
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raritan River Greenway?
Raritan River Greenway is a park in Raritan, New Jersey.
Can you swim at Raritan River Greenway?
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 Raritan River Greenway rated?
Raritan River Greenway in Raritan, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 42 reviews.

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1038 Old York Rd, Raritan, NJ 08869

Raritan, New Jersey 08869

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