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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 67 ft³/s over 50 years).
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natural watercourse in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03007800, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 67 ft³/s over 50 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
109 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.35 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 67 ft³/s over 50 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Allegheny River at Port Allegany, PA (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 79° L: 53°
Overcast
Overcast
69°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
68%
Humidity
63%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Pennsylvania is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03007800, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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