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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 68 years).
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natural watercourse in King County, Washington, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12114500, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
54°F
12°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.95 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CEDAR RIVER BELOW BEAR CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 69° L: 53°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
59°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
27%
Humidity
93%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 PM
Clear
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 12114500, 0.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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