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North Branch Bear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 12 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04043097, as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 12 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 12 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FALLS RIVER NEAR L'ANSE, MI (14.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Branch Bear Creek?
- North Branch Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at North Branch Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at North Branch Bear Creek in Michigan is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 04043097, 14.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at North Branch Bear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
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