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East Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 671 ft³/s over 81 years).

tributary to Bear Creek in Asotin County, Washington and Wallowa County, Oregon, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 13333000, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 671 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties. NWS Spokane WA
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
449 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.78 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 671 ft³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GRANDE RONDE RIVER AT TROY, OR (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at East Bear Creek

H: 103° L: 69°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
94°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
23%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
3.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
3 AM
Overcast
83°
6 AM
Sunny
79°
9 AM
Overcast
88°
12 PM
Overcast
100°
3 PM
Sunny
101°
6 PM
Heavy rain at times
82°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Bear Creek?
East Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at East Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at East Bear Creek in Washington is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 13333000, 7.6 miles away.
Can you swim at East Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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