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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,610 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03237020, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,610 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
30,800 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
16.66 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,610 ft³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Scioto River at Piketon OH (10.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 89° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
72°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
72%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Cloudy
85°
6 PM
Moderate rain
73°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: 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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  • 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