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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.
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natural watercourse in Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Unorganized Borough, United States of America; geonames ID = 5880401

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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 15564860, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
298,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
67.61 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YUKON R AT GALENA AK (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 49° L: 46°
Mist
Mist
49°
|
Feels like 47°
Precipitation
92%
Humidity
96%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
49°
3 AM
Light drizzle
48°
6 AM
Light rain shower
47°
9 AM
Fog
47°
12 PM
Mist
48°
3 PM
Mist
49°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
46°

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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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