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West Fork 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 5 ft³/s over 103 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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 10263500, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 103 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 103 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG ROCK C NR VALYERMO CA (10.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Fork Bear Creek?
- West Fork Bear Creek is a river in California.
- Can you swim at West Fork 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.
- What amenities does West Fork Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at West Fork Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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