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

natural watercourse in Campbell 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 02064000, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
16 ftยณ/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FALLING RIVER NEAR NARUNA, VA (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 88ยฐ L: 68ยฐ
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
85ยฐ
|
Feels like 87ยฐ
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
56%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen๐ŸŒง๏ธRain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69ยฐ
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68ยฐ
6 AM
Mist
68ยฐ
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69ยฐ
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77ยฐ
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
85ยฐ
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87ยฐ
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
71ยฐ

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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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