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South Bear Creek
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 2,610 ft³/s over 59 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 06294500, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,610 ft³/s over 59 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,610 ft³/s over 59 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bighorn River ab Tullock Cr nr Bighorn MT (17.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Bear Creek?
- South Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
- Can you swim at South 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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