Is the Bear Creek flooding?
The Bear Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. 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. 1 of 4 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 Oregon river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Bear Creek near Wallowa, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 4.55 ft on 8 June 1927, carrying 1,480 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (80 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek at Medford, OR | No flooding | 2.56 ft | 10 ft | |
| Bear Creek near Wallowa, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Bear Creek at Wallowa, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.