Is the Bear Creek flooding?
The Bear Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bear Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Bear Creek near Muskegon, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.29 ft on 20 August 1980, carrying 468 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (60 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.46 ft, 5.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek at Lawrence Road near Leonidas, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Bear Creek near Muskegon, MI | No flood stage defined | 10.46 ft | — |