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Bear Claw Creek

River

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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 43 years).
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natural watercourse in Morrow County, Oregon, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

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 14034470, as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 43 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.97 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WILLOW CREEK ABV WILLOW CR LAKE, NR HEPPNER, OR (18.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Claw Creek

H: 79° L: 52°
Clear
Clear
58°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
45%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
55°
6 AM
Clear
52°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Clear
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Claw Creek?
Bear Claw Creek is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at Bear Claw Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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