Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
California · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 11051502, 6.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 11 ft³/s near Bear Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11051502, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains. — NWS San Diego CA
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 39 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 39 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAR SUPP GAGE NR MENTONE CA (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM 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.