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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 204 ftΒ³/s over 69 years).

natural watercourse in Sanders County, Montana, United States of America; geonames ID = 5638891

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12389500, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 204 ftΒ³/s over 69 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
159 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.78 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 204 ftΒ³/s over 69 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Thompson River near Thompson Falls MT (16.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 90Β° L: 66Β°
Light rain
Light rain
67Β°
|
Feels like 64Β°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
47%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
73Β°
3 AM
Overcast
69Β°
6 AM
Smoky haze
69Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
81Β°
3 PM
Sunny
90Β°
6 PM
Light rain
69Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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