Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Michigan · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 04119400, 3.2 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1,620 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 04119400, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren. — NWS Grand Rapids MI
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 15 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 15 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GRAND RIVER NEAR EASTMANVILLE, MI (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 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.