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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

river in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04162010, as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
19°C
Streamflow
5 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.31 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RUN AT RYAN ROAD NEAR WARREN, MI (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 58°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
60°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
79%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Michigan is 65°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 04162010, 2.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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