Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Arkansas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek is 87°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 07047942, 3.3 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, AR; Craighead, AR; Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; Greene, AR; Lee, AR; Mississippi, AR and other areas.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, AR; Craighead, AR; Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; Greene, AR; Lee, AR; Mississippi, AR and other areas. — NWS Memphis TN
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 07047942, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 265 ft³/s over 55 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 265 ft³/s over 55 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Arkansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LAnguille River near Colt, AR (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.