Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Louisiana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 08015620, 2.9 miles away, reports a gage height of 2.29 ft 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 08015620, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin and other areas. — NWS Lake Charles LA
Gage height
2.29 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Rd SW of Reeves, LA (2.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:15 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.