Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Indiana · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 03336000, 6.4 miles away, reports a streamflow of 29,100 ft³/s near Bear Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.
- A Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN. — NWS Indianapolis IN
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03336000, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON, IN (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:45 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.