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Big 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 23 years).
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natural watercourse in Latah County, Idaho, United States

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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 13341570, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 23 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.68 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 23 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge POTLATCH RIVER BEL LITTLE POTLATCH CR NR SPALDING (9.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Bear Creek

H: 93° L: 73°
Light rain
Light rain
76°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
63%
Humidity
42%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
85°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
12 PM
Overcast
90°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
93°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
93°
9 PM
Light rain
76°

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Frequently asked questions

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