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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 23 (median 45,100 ftΒ³/s over 53 years).
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natural watercourse in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States of America; geonames ID = 5880141

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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 15485500, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 45,100 ftΒ³/s over 53 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
46,900 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
22.26 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 45,100 ftΒ³/s over 53 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TANANA R AT FAIRBANKS AK (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 65Β° L: 49Β°
Overcast
Overcast
65Β°
|
Feels like 61Β°
Precipitation
22%
Humidity
43%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
2.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Mist
53Β°
3 AM
Mist
52Β°
6 AM
Fog
49Β°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
52Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
3 PM
Overcast
65Β°
6 PM
Overcast
65Β°
9 PM
Overcast
57Β°

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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 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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