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Bear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
natural watercourse in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 09358000, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
- Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 67 ft³/s over 33 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 67 ft³/s over 33 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ANIMAS RIVER AT SILVERTON, CO. (11.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Colorado is 35°F (2°C), measured by USGS gauge 09358000, 11.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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