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Bear Creek

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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 230 ft³/s over 81 years).
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natural watercourse in Elmore County, Idaho, United States of America

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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 13186000, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 230 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
140 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.49 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 230 ft³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF BOISE RIVER NR FEATHERVILLE ID (12.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 54°
Clear
Clear
56°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
69%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
58°
3 AM
Clear
55°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Overcast
74°
9 PM
Overcast
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
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 23, 2026.

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