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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 49 years).
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natural watercourse in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America

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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 06470800, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 49 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.38 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 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK NEAR OAKES, ND (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 86Β° L: 52Β°
Overcast
Overcast
80Β°
|
Feels like 75Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
38%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
60Β°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
56Β°
6 AM
Clear
53Β°
9 AM
Sunny
62Β°
12 PM
Overcast
78Β°
3 PM
Overcast
82Β°
6 PM
Overcast
85Β°
9 PM
Cloudy
81Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in North Dakota.
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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