Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Oklahoma · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 07339000, 16.2 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas. — NWS Shreveport LA
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 07339000, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 616 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 616 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oklahoma yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Mountain Fork near Eagletown, OK (16.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 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.