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West Fork Spotted Bear Creek

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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 356 ftΒ³/s over 56 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 06438500, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 356 ftΒ³/s over 56 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
297 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.72 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 356 ftΒ³/s over 56 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR PLAINVIEW, SD (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Fork Spotted Bear Creek

H: 87Β° L: 60Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 72Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
53%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
70Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Sunny
60Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
81Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Overcast
85Β°
9 PM
Overcast
77Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Spotted Bear Creek?
West Fork Spotted Bear Creek is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at West Fork Spotted Bear Creek?
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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