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South 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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stream in Winneshiek 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 05388310, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
7.16 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Bear Creek

H: 83° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
66°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
46%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Bear Creek?
South Bear Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at South 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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