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Bear Creek

River

4.2(5 reviews)

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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 56 years).
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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 02101800, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 56 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 56 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TICK CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON SPRINGS, NC (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 68°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
92%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
70°
3 AM
Light drizzle
69°
6 AM
Fog
68°
9 AM
Fog
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in North Carolina.
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.
How is Bear Creek rated?
Bear Creek in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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