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Big Bear Creek
River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayNot today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for San Miguel, CO.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for San Miguel, CO.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
natural watercourse in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States
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Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayNot today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for San Miguel, CO.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for San Miguel, CO. — NWS Grand Junction CO
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 09171310, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR, CO (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Bear Creek?
- Big Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
- Can you swim at Big Bear Creek?
- Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for San Miguel, CO. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Big Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Big Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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