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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,990 ftΒ³/s over 45 years).
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river in Lexington County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4570245

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 02161000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,990 ftΒ³/s over 45 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,030 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.08 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,990 ftΒ³/s over 45 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BROAD RIVER AT ALSTON, SC (8.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 89Β° L: 70Β°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
86Β°
|
Feels like 92Β°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
62%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
7.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
71Β°
3 AM
Mist
71Β°
6 AM
Mist
70Β°
9 AM
Sunny
74Β°
12 PM
Overcast
79Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
86Β°
6 PM
Sunny
88Β°
9 PM
Clear
80Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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