Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Tennessee · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 07031740, 6.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 225 ft³/s near Bear Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07031740, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; Lee, AR; Phillips, AR; St. Francis, AR; Alcorn, MS; Benton, MS and other areas. — NWS Memphis TN
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 407 ft³/s over 22 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 407 ft³/s over 22 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WOLF RIVER AT HOLLYWOOD ST AT MEMPHIS, TN (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 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.