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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).
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natural watercourse in Kittitas County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786586

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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 12488500, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years). 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.
Streamflow
40 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
71.93 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AMERICAN RIVER NEAR NILE, WA (7.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 75° L: 47°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
70%
Humidity
50%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
7.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Light drizzle
62°
9 AM
Heavy rain at times
68°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 PM
Heavy rain at times
73°
6 PM
Heavy rain at times
70°
9 PM
Clear
50°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
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.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby