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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 999 ft³/s over 59 years).

natural watercourse in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States of America; geonames ID = 5584900

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 13340600, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 999 ft³/s over 59 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Streamflow
760 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.60 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 999 ft³/s over 59 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF CLEARWATER RIVER NR CANYON RANGER STATION ID (18.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 95° L: 63°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
81°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
36%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
4.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
77°
3 AM
Light drizzle
70°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
95°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Idaho is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 13340600, 18.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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