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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 49 ftΒ³/s over 62 years).
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natural watercourse in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03301000, as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 49 ftΒ³/s over 62 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
102 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 49 ftΒ³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEECH FORK AT BARDSTOWN, KY (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 85Β° L: 66Β°
Sunny
Sunny
77Β°
|
Feels like 77Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
60%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
72Β°
3 AM
Clear
70Β°
6 AM
Clear
67Β°
9 AM
Overcast
71Β°
12 PM
Sunny
85Β°
3 PM
Overcast
83Β°
6 PM
Sunny
85Β°
9 PM
Clear
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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