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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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 34 ft³/s over 71 years).
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tributary to Smith Creek in Pacific County, Washington, 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 12013500, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 34 ft³/s over 71 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
24 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.83 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 34 ft³/s over 71 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WILLAPA RIVER NEAR WILLAPA, WA (11.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 67° L: 59°
Cloudy
Cloudy
60°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
41%
Humidity
90%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
12 PM
Overcast
63°
3 PM
Overcast
67°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Cloudy
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
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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