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Bear Creek

River

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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.
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natural watercourse in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Unorganized Borough, United States of America; geonames ID = 5880157

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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 15226605, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
375.31 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LOWE R AT RUDLESTON FALLS NR VALDEZ AK (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 48° L: 39°
Mist
Mist
39°
|
Feels like 35°
Precipitation
33%
Humidity
95%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
39°
3 AM
Mist
39°
6 AM
Overcast
39°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
42°
12 PM
Sunny
46°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
48°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
9 PM
Sunny
44°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Alaska.
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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