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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).
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natural watercourse in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 09132960, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 16 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
-0.08 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HUBBARD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 133 AT MOUTH NR BOWIE, CO (1.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78Β° L: 52Β°
Sunny
Sunny
72Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
30%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
4.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
55Β°
6 AM
Overcast
54Β°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
68Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
76Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
9 PM
Overcast
53Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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