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Mad Bear Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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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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 06354881, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.17 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OAK CREEK NEAR RATTLESNAKE BUTTE NEAR WAKPALA, SD (11.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mad Bear Creek

H: 83° L: 58°
Sunny
Sunny
83°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
23%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Overcast
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mad Bear Creek?
Mad Bear Creek is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at Mad 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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