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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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natural watercourse in Graves County, Kentucky, 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 03611000, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
23.23 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OHIO RIVER AT PADUCAH, KY (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 92° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
76°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
79%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Fog
66°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
71°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Sunny
91°
6 PM
Sunny
88°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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