Streamflow discharge was last observed at 48 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.71 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 30 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream has several tributaries, including North River, South River, and Salt River, and there are no major dams on the waterway. Seasonal trends show increased flow during the spring months due to snowmelt and rainfall, while the summer and fall months see decreased flow. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Bear Creek include its historic use for transportation, with steamboats traveling up the river in the 1800s, and its designation as a Missouri Natural Area due to its unique geological features.
| Elevation | 514.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.71 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 48.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 713% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,330 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.68, -91.41 |