Can you swim here today?
Black Bear Creek
California · River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 11523000, 17.5 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1,300 ft³/s near Black Bear Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 11523000, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,850 ft³/s over 98 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,850 ft³/s over 98 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KLAMATH R A ORLEANS (17.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.