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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only — 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.
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river in Christian County, Illinois, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 05576193, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
18.86 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUGAR CREEK AT COVERED BRIDGE RD NR CHATHAM, IL (16.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 86° L: 64°
Sunny
Sunny
78°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
58%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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