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Satellite view of Mahwah River

Mahwah River

River

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 38 ft³/s over 107 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 01387500, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 107 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
300 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.24 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 107 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Ramapo River near Mahwah NJ (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mahwah River

H: 76° L: 60°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
68°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
92%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
64°
3 AM
Light drizzle
62°
6 AM
Light drizzle
62°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Light drizzle
71°
9 PM
Light drizzle
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mahwah River?
Mahwah River is a river in New Jersey.
Can you swim at Mahwah River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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