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Bellmans Creek

River · Ridgefield, New Jersey

4.9(7 reviews)

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 21 (median 39 ft³/s over 102 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 01391500, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 39 ft³/s over 102 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
276 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.84 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 39 ft³/s over 102 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Saddle River at Lodi NJ (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bellmans Creek

H: 77° L: 63°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
75°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
77%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
64°
3 AM
Light rain
64°
6 AM
Light rain
63°
9 AM
Overcast
66°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
6 PM
Patchy light drizzle
74°
9 PM
Light drizzle
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bellmans Creek?
Bellmans Creek is a river in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
Can you swim at Bellmans Creek?
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.
How is Bellmans Creek rated?
Bellmans Creek in Ridgefield, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.

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Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Ridgefield, New Jersey 07657

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