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Bear 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 29 years).
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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 15237730, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
11 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.75 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GROUSE C AT GROUSE LK OUTLET NR SEWARD AK (1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 48° L: 46°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
46°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
93%
Humidity
97%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
47°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
6 AM
Mist
47°
9 AM
Light rain shower
47°
12 PM
Light rain shower
46°
3 PM
Light rain shower
46°
6 PM
Light rain shower
47°
9 PM
Light rain shower
48°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Alaska.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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