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Bear Creek

River

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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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 23 years).
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natural watercourse in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States of America

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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 14299800, as of Aug 22, 8:35 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 23 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:35 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
5 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.71 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 23 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEHALEM RIVER NEAR VERNONIA, OR (7.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:35 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 61° L: 56°
Fog
Fog
58°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
98%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
57°
3 AM
Mist
56°
6 AM
Fog
56°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
12 PM
Overcast
61°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 PM
Mist
59°
9 PM
Fog
58°

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Frequently asked questions

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