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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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 84 ft³/s over 36 years).
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natural watercourse in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 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 01572190, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 84 ft³/s over 36 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
61 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 84 ft³/s over 36 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Swatara Creek near Inwood, PA (10.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 64°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
64°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
97%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
67°
3 AM
Heavy rain
65°
6 AM
Heavy rain at times
65°
9 AM
Heavy rain at times
67°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
71°
3 PM
Heavy rain at times
75°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
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 23, 2026.

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