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Left Hand 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 Dewey County, South Dakota, 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 06361000, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
6.05 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MOREAU RIVER AT PROMISE, SD (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Left Hand Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 62°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
63°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
71%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Light drizzle
63°
9 AM
Light drizzle
67°
12 PM
Light drizzle
78°
3 PM
Light drizzle
82°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Left Hand Bear Creek?
Left Hand Bear Creek is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at Left Hand 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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Location & Contact

South Dakota

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