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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 20 years).

natural watercourse in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786599

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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 12201950, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 20 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.61 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 20 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ANDERSON CREEK NEAR BELLINGHAM, WA (5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 67Β° L: 56Β°
Light rain
Light rain
63Β°
|
Feels like 62Β°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
76%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
60Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
6 AM
Light drizzle
60Β°
9 AM
Light drizzle
62Β°
12 PM
Light rain
63Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
6 PM
Sunny
66Β°
9 PM
Clear
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
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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