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Bear Creek

River

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,040 ft³/s over 11 years).
Good to swimHot — visit early

river in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America

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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. USGS gauge 02469525, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,040 ft³/s over 11 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
91°F
33°C
Streamflow
6,400 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
33.22 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,040 ft³/s over 11 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TOMBIGBEE RIVER NEAR NANAFALIA, AL. (19 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 101° L: 72°
Sunny
Sunny
94°
|
Feels like 107°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
57%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
6.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
6 AM
Clear
72°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
97°
3 PM
Sunny
101°
6 PM
Sunny
98°
9 PM
Clear
85°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Alabama.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Alabama is 91°F (33°C), measured by USGS gauge 02469525, 19 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.

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Location & Contact

Alabama

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