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Little 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 139 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).
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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 02446500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 139 ftΒ³/s over 82 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
82 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.17 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 139 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIPSEY RIVER NR ELROD, AL (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 103Β° L: 73Β°
Sunny
Sunny
103Β°
|
Feels like 105Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
29%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
6.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Cloudy
80Β°
3 AM
Overcast
77Β°
6 AM
Mist
74Β°
9 AM
Sunny
84Β°
12 PM
Sunny
100Β°
3 PM
Sunny
103Β°
6 PM
Sunny
100Β°
9 PM
Overcast
90Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Alabama.
Can you swim at Little 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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Location & Contact

Alabama

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