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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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natural watercourse in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. โ€” USGS gauge 03167217, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
1.89 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet โ€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BURKES FORK AT BOLT MILL RD NEAR DUGSPUR, VA (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76ยฐ L: 63ยฐ
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
76ยฐ
|
Feels like 79ยฐ
Precipitation
53%
Humidity
68%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
7.1
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Fog
64ยฐ
3 AM
Fog
63ยฐ
6 AM
Fog
63ยฐ
9 AM
Mist
65ยฐ
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
72ยฐ
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
76ยฐ
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
76ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
67ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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