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Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN. NWS Indianapolis IN
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03336000, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 2,380 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29,300 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
19.92 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 2,380 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON, IN (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
50%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Bear Creek rated?
Bear Creek in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.

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