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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

river in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 040970647, as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
66°F
19°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.34 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE PORTAGE CR AT LANE ST AT MENDON, MI (4.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 62°
Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
76°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
73%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
66°
3 AM
Overcast
63°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Light rain
74°
3 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
9 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
68°

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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 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 040970647, 4.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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