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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 Crawford County, Iowa, 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 06609560, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
65.44 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Willow Creek near Soldier, IA (17.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 83° L: 60°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
75°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
68%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Patchy light drizzle
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Iowa.
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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