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RIVER GAUGE · BEAR CREEK

Bear Creek at McKee Road

Merced County, California

Water level5.45 ft
Flow102 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood23 ft
Moderate flood24.6 ft
Major flood25.6 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jan 10, 202326.18 ft7,405 cfs
Apr 3, 200624.65 ft7,711 cfs
Dec 24, 195522.9 ft9,500 cfs

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