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South Branch Bear Creek
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 15 ft³/s over 61 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
stream in Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03076600, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 15 ft³/s over 61 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 15 ft³/s over 61 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Branch Bear Creek?
- South Branch Bear Creek is a river in Maryland.
- Can you swim at South Branch Bear Creek?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
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