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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.
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Young; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis.
Use cautionHot — visit early

river in Erath County, Texas, United States of America

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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 08090550, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Young; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis. NWS Fort Worth TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
5.06 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Palo Pinto Ck at Water Plant Rd nr Santo, TX (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 108° L: 78°
Sunny
Sunny
106°
|
Feels like 101°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
20%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
87°
3 AM
Clear
84°
6 AM
Clear
79°
9 AM
Sunny
87°
12 PM
Overcast
101°
3 PM
Sunny
108°
6 PM
Sunny
106°
9 PM
Clear
93°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Texas.
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.

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  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • Respect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

Texas

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