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North Fork 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 23 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 25 years).

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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 11468900, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 25 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
7 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.30 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 25 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MATTOLE R NR ETTERSBURG CA (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at North Fork Bear Creek

H: 87Β° L: 59Β°
Clear
Clear
60Β°
|
Feels like 56Β°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
58%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
61Β°
3 AM
Clear
61Β°
6 AM
Clear
60Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
80Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
74Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
62Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Fork Bear Creek?
North Fork Bear Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at North Fork Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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