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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
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natural watercourse in Apache County, Arizona, United States of America

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Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 09489500, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 55 ft³/s over 72 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
22 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.74 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 55 ft³/s over 72 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACK RVR BLW PUMPING PLANT, NR POINT OF PINES, AZ (19.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 56°
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
76°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
29%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
10.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Cloudy
58°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Light rain shower
60°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Arizona.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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