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Little Bear Creek

River

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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 556 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).

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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 04056500, as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 556 ftΒ³/s over 88 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
579 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.71 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 556 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MANISTIQUE RIVER NEAR MANISTIQUE, MI (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 69Β° L: 59Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
|
Feels like 61Β°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
75%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
1.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
66Β°
3 AM
Patchy light drizzle
63Β°
6 AM
Overcast
63Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Little 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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