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Bear Creek

River

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,100 ft³/s over 48 years).
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river in Franklin County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4147021

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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. USGS gauge 02359170, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,100 ft³/s over 48 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
87°F
31°C
Streamflow
10,400 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.92 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,100 ft³/s over 48 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 89° L: 79°
Overcast
Overcast
80°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
47%
Humidity
87%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
81°
3 AM
Overcast
80°
6 AM
Clear
79°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
12 PM
Overcast
89°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
9 PM
Cloudy
83°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Florida.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Florida is 87°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 02359170, 14.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 23, 2026.

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