Streamflow discharge was last observed at 9 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.00 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 13 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's constituents include groundwater and surface runoff from surrounding forests and wetlands. There are no significant tributaries or dams along the river's path. Seasonal trends show higher flow levels during the spring thaw and precipitation in the summer months. The hydrology of the Bear River is interesting due to its location within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, which provides a unique ecosystem for aquatic life. Additionally, the river's name is derived from the abundance of black bears that inhabit the surrounding forest.
| Elevation | 1,579.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.0 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 9.46 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1577.46 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 17% |
| Year Over Year Average | 65 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 410 cfs |