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Bear River near Collinston

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

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Wind

8 mph

gusting to 11 mph

Air temp

93°F

2% chance of rain

River flow

27 cfs

normal for this date

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
4p911
5p711
6p714
7p812
8p1520
9p1217
10p912
11p89
12a99
1a99
2a910
3a1111

Is this flow normal for July 30?

Today's 27 cfs is 58% below the median for this date — which counts as normal water here.

The median flow on this date is 64 cfs, across 120 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind8 mph — noticeable but manageable-3
  • Heat93°F — bring more water than you think-5

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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