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Little Bear Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 29 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 07138020, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.64 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 107 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ARKANSAS R AT KENDALL, KS (16.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 98° L: 75°
Sunny
Sunny
98°
|
Feels like 96°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
26%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
4.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
82°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
77°
6 AM
Overcast
76°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Sunny
98°
6 PM
Sunny
98°
9 PM
Clear
87°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Kansas.
Can you swim at Little Bear Creek?
Live flow only — 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

Kansas

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