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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 0 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).
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stream originating north of the summit of Sierra Morena in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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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 11164500, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 86 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.20 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAN FRANCISQUITO C A STANFORD UNIVERSITY CA (2.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 89Β° L: 60Β°
Overcast
Overcast
83Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
35%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
5.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
65Β°
3 AM
Overcast
65Β°
6 AM
Overcast
64Β°
9 AM
Overcast
75Β°
12 PM
Overcast
87Β°
3 PM
Overcast
79Β°
6 PM
Overcast
73Β°
9 PM
Overcast
64Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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