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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only โ€” 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.

river in St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States of America

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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. โ€” USGS gauge 04096970, as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ftยณ/s
discharge
Gage height
1.63 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK AT LAWRENCE ROAD NEAR LEONIDAS, MI (1.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78ยฐ L: 55ยฐ
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74ยฐ
|
Feels like 67ยฐ
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
52%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠCool but swimmable๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen๐ŸŒง๏ธRain expected
12 AM
Clear
64ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
60ยฐ
6 AM
Clear
56ยฐ
9 AM
Light rain
60ยฐ
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74ยฐ
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76ยฐ
6 PM
Sunny
66ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
61ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

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

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