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Bear Creek

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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.
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Young; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis.
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river in Tarrant 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 08047000, 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
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 9 ft³/s over 73 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
41 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.53 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 9 ft³/s over 73 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Clear Fk Trinity Rv nr Benbrook, TX (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 111° L: 79°
Sunny
Sunny
102°
|
Feels like 91°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
21%
Wind
22 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
85°
3 AM
Clear
80°
6 AM
Clear
80°
9 AM
Sunny
86°
12 PM
Overcast
101°
3 PM
Sunny
111°
6 PM
Sunny
104°
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.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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🌊 Rivers & Streams Tips:
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  • Wear life jackets when on the water
  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • Respect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby