River stage
Bear Creek (Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA)
- River level
- 4.01 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Bear Creek (Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Bear Creek level at Holsten Chimney Canyon
The Bear Creek is measured in one place, at Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Holsten Chimney Canyon | 4.01 ft | normal, steady |
Other rivers nearby
- Bear Creek (CO) different river, same name
- Bear Creek (MN) different river, same name
- Bear Creek (OR) different river, same name
- Bear Creek (Barker, TX) different river, same name
- Sacramento River 18 gauges
- Russian River 12 gauges
- Feather River 4 gauges
- Cow Creek (CA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bear Creek flooding right now?
No. The Bear Creek is below flood stage at Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Bear Creek?
The Bear Creek is at 4.01 ft at Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Bear Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Bear Creek, at Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Bear Creek it is set for the gauge at Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.