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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bath, KY; Breathitt, KY; Clay, KY; Elliott, KY; Estill, KY; Floyd, KY; Jackson, KY; Johnson, KY and other areas.
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river in McCreary County, Kentucky and Scott County, Tennessee, United States

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03410500, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bath, KY; Breathitt, KY; Clay, KY; Elliott, KY; Estill, KY; Floyd, KY; Jackson, KY; Johnson, KY and other areas. NWS Jackson KY
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 173 ft³/s over 67 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
190 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.32 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 173 ft³/s over 67 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR STEARNS, KY (0 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 86° L: 64°
Sunny
Sunny
81°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
56%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Overcast
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby