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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 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 644 ft³/s over 105 years).
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tributary to Dry Creek in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14123500, as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 644 ft³/s over 105 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
49°F
10°C
Streamflow
455 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.34 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 644 ft³/s over 105 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WA (17 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 82° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
72°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
48%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
60°

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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 49°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 14123500, 17 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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