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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 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 87 years).
Cold waterGreat conditions today

natural watercourse in Washington County, Idaho, United States of America; geonames ID = 5584937

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 13266000, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 87 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
58°F
15°C
Streamflow
238 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEISER RIVER NR WEISER ID (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 98° L: 75°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
80°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
33%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
6 AM
Clear
78°
9 AM
Overcast
79°
12 PM
Overcast
88°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
95°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
97°
9 PM
Patchy light drizzle
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Idaho is 58°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 13266000, 0.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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