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Bear Creek
River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Elk, PA; McKean, PA; Warren, PA.
natural watercourse in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03028500, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Elk, PA; McKean, PA; Warren, PA. — NWS State College PA
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 217 ft³/s over 54 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 217 ft³/s over 54 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Clarion River at Johnsonburg, PA (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Pennsylvania is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 03028500, 2.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
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