Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Alabama · River
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek is 91°F (33°C), measured by USGS gauge 02469525, 19 miles away.
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 02469525, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,040 ft³/s over 11 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,040 ft³/s over 11 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TOMBIGBEE RIVER NEAR NANAFALIA, AL. (19 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM 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.