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Right Fork Upper Bear Creek

River

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.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Use cautionGreat conditions today

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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 03280612, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Gage height
4.49 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MIDDLE FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT HWY 2431 AT HYDEN,KY (14.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Right Fork Upper Bear Creek

H: 86ยฐ L: 64ยฐ
Sunny
Sunny
86ยฐ
|
Feels like 86ยฐ
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
44%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.8
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
69ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
67ยฐ
6 AM
Clear
65ยฐ
9 AM
Sunny
71ยฐ
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
80ยฐ
3 PM
Sunny
86ยฐ
6 PM
Sunny
84ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
75ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Right Fork Upper Bear Creek?
Right Fork Upper Bear Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Right Fork Upper 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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