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Black 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 106 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).
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river in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, 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 06079000, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 106 ftΒ³/s over 16 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
95 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.22 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 106 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge South Fork Sun River near Augusta MT (9.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black Bear Creek

H: 75Β° L: 53Β°
Sunny
Sunny
68Β°
|
Feels like 65Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
46%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
2.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
3 AM
Overcast
54Β°
6 AM
Overcast
53Β°
9 AM
Sunny
63Β°
12 PM
Sunny
75Β°
3 PM
Sunny
74Β°
6 PM
Sunny
71Β°
9 PM
Clear
59Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Bear Creek?
Black Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Black 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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