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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Bosque; Hill; Freestone; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Robertson.
Use cautionHot — visit early

river in Freestone 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 08064570, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Bosque; Hill; Freestone; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Robertson. NWS Fort Worth TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
609 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
30.22 ft
water level

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Trinity Rv at Hwy 287 nr Cayuga, TX (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 110° L: 78°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
105°
|
Feels like 103°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
20%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
86°
3 AM
Overcast
81°
6 AM
Clear
78°
9 AM
Sunny
89°
12 PM
Sunny
105°
3 PM
Sunny
110°
6 PM
Sunny
108°
9 PM
Clear
96°

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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.

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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

Texas

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