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Bear Creek

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Live flow only β€” 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 56 ftΒ³/s over 21 years).
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river in McDonald County, Missouri, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 07188838, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 56 ftΒ³/s over 21 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
35 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.92 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 56 ftΒ³/s over 21 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Missouri yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Sugar Creek near Pineville, MO (7.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 98Β° L: 72Β°
Clear
Clear
80Β°
|
Feels like 80Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
52%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
79Β°
3 AM
Overcast
77Β°
6 AM
Clear
73Β°
9 AM
Overcast
83Β°
12 PM
Overcast
96Β°
3 PM
Overcast
97Β°
6 PM
Overcast
90Β°
9 PM
Clear
82Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Missouri.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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