Little Bear River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Little Bear River is flowing at 41 cfs at Paradise, UT — 101% of normal for the date and down 14% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Bear River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Paradise, the Little Bear River is running 41 cfs — 101% of normal, down 14% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 101% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Paradise (-14%).
How the Little Bear River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Paradise4,762 ft 41 cfs101%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Bear River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (101%).
Little Bear River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Bear River At Paradise UT
Oct 14, 1:45 AM · USGS 10105900 |
41 cfs | 101% | -14% | 4.91 ft | 4.8 ft below | 4,762 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Bear River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Bear River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Little Bear River
The Little Bear River is a 20-mile long tributary of the Bear River in Utah. It rises in the Wasatch Mountains and flows through Cache Valley before joining the Bear River. The river has a long history of use by Native American tribes and early settlers. The Little Bear River has several reservoirs and dams, including the Cutler Dam, which was built in 1928 and provides irrigation water to the Cache Valley. The river has also been used for recreational purposes, including fishing and canoeing. There are several parks along the river, including the Hyrum State Park and the Benson Marina. The Little Bear River watershed is an important source of water for agricultural purposes, including dairy farming, and provides habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife species.
Fishing near the Little Bear River
About the Little Bear River
How is the Little Bear River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Little Bear River is flowing at 41 cfs at Paradise, UT, about 101% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Bear River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Bear River is at 101% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Little Bear River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Paradise (9.7 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.