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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Atascosa and other areas.
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river in DeWitt County, Texas, United States of America

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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 08163880, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Atascosa and other areas. NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
134.65 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Chicolette Ck at US 77 nr Yoakum, TX (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 106° L: 74°
Sunny
Sunny
102°
|
Feels like 109°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
38%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
10.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
82°
3 AM
Clear
79°
6 AM
Clear
75°
9 AM
Sunny
82°
12 PM
Sunny
99°
3 PM
Sunny
105°
6 PM
Sunny
104°
9 PM
Clear
88°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Texas.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
🌊 Rivers & Streams Tips:
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  • Wear life jackets when on the water
  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • Respect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

Texas

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