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Bear Creek
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 162 ft³/s over 89 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
river in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04142000, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 162 ft³/s over 89 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 162 ft³/s over 89 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI (2.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Michigan is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 04142000, 2.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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