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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 28 ft³/s over 15 years).
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tributary of the Waupaca River in Wisconsin, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 04080798, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 28 ft³/s over 15 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
51°F
11°C
Streamflow
27 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.56 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 28 ft³/s over 15 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TOMORROW RIVER NEAR NELSONVILLE, WI (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
39%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
3
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Mist
59°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Wisconsin is 51°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 04080798, 6.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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