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South Fork Bear Creek

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Live flow only β€” 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 172 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).
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tributary to Bear Creek in Kittitas County, Washington state, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12458000, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 172 ftΒ³/s over 67 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
151 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 172 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ICICLE CREEK ABOVE SNOW CREEK NEAR LEAVENWORTH, WA (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Bear Creek

H: 81Β° L: 50Β°
Sunny
Sunny
81Β°
|
Feels like 70Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
22%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
5.6
Water Conditions:
πŸ„Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
71Β°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
67Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
72Β°
12 PM
Sunny
77Β°
3 PM
Sunny
81Β°
6 PM
Sunny
70Β°
9 PM
Clear
55Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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