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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren.

  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren.
  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

river in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren.

  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren. NWS Grand Rapids MI
  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 04108660, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,540 ft³/s over 25 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
77°F
25°C
Streamflow
1,180 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.51 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,540 ft³/s over 25 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 81° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
68%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Cloudy
66°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
74°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Michigan is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 04108660, 6.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren. Checked August 22, 2026.

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