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Council Bear Creek
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 386 ft³/s over 56 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 06438500, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 386 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 386 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for South Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR PLAINVIEW, SD (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Council Bear Creek?
- Council Bear Creek is a river in South Dakota.
- Can you swim at Council 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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