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Risley Branch

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 41 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 01409810, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 41 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
70 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.70 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 41 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge West Branch Wading River near Jenkins NJ (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Risley Branch

H: 72Β° L: 65Β°
Overcast
Overcast
68Β°
|
Feels like 71Β°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
93%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68Β°
3 AM
Overcast
67Β°
6 AM
Mist
65Β°
9 AM
Light rain
66Β°
12 PM
Light rain
69Β°
3 PM
Overcast
69Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
69Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Risley Branch?
Risley Branch is a river in New Jersey.
Can you swim at Risley Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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