BEAR RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
56.04, -160.27


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Bear River was last observed at 1,592 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,158 acre-ft of water today; about 111% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,436 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-06-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at 24,340 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Bear River Near Corinne reporting a streamflow rate of 1,070 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line with a gauge stage of 9.59 ft. This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Bear River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,973 ft, the Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line.

The Bear River is a 491-mile-long river that flows through Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho. It is the largest river in the Great Basin and is an important source of water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting. In the 1800s, settlers began diverting water from the river for irrigation, which led to conflicts over water rights. Today, the river is managed by several agencies, including the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bear River Commission. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Cutler Dam and Reservoir, which is used for irrigation and flood control, and the Bear Lake Reservoir, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The Bear River also supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including trout, beavers, and bald eagles.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 3,158 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,592.2 cfs
-30.0 cfs (-1.85%)
Percent of Normal 110.89%
Maximum 24,340.0 cfs
2011-06-21
Seasonal Avg 1,436 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line
USGS 10011500
55 cfs 3.99 ft -24.83
Bear River At Evanston
USGS 10016900
47 cfs 0.76 ft -9.4
Bear River Above Reservoir
USGS 10020100
3 cfs 3.5 ft -15.11
Bear River Below Reservoir
USGS 10020300
14 cfs 2.4 ft 0
Bear River Below Pixley Dam
USGS 10028500
44 cfs 1.6 ft 0
Bear River Below Smiths Fork
USGS 10038000
231 cfs 3.14 ft -28.48
Bear River At Border
USGS 10039500
167 cfs 2.28 ft 7.05
Bear River At Pescadero
USGS 10068500
66 cfs 2.14 ft -3.78
Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line
USGS 10092700
508 cfs 9.59 ft -1.93
Bear River Near Corinne
USGS 10126000
1070 cfs 5.73 ft -1.83
Bear River Near Manitowish Waters
USGS 05357335
35 cfs 3.36 ft -9.21
Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca
USGS 11424000
21 cfs 0.18 ft -19.62
History of the River

Bear River is an unincorporated community in Itasca and Saint Louis counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
The community is located 24 miles west of Cook at the intersection of County Road 22 and County Road 916 (Saint Louis–Itasca Judicial Road). Bear River is located 31 miles east of Effie.
The Bear River, a tributary of the Sturgeon River, flows through the community.
Saint Louis County Highway 5 and Minnesota State Highway 65 are both nearby.
Bear River is 26 miles north of Chisholm; and 31 miles north of Hibbing.
Bear River is located within Morcom Township in Saint Louis County; and also located within Bearville Township in Itasca County.
The communities of Togo, Celina, and Side Lake are nearby.
Bear River is the home town of the Minnesota Twins mascot TC Bear.
Headquarters of Team Ugly Racing.

Weather Forecast

       

Get Unparalelled Insights

Explore the 3D Map

Whether you're planning your next ski trip or tracking stream flows for an upcoming rafting expedition, our map has it all.