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West Bear Creek

River

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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 21 ftΒ³/s over 72 years).

river in Wayne County, North Carolina, 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 02091000, as of Aug 23, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ftΒ³/s over 72 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
12 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.55 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ftΒ³/s over 72 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NAHUNTA SWAMP NEAR SHINE, NC (9.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Bear Creek

H: 90Β° L: 73Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°
|
Feels like 80Β°
Precipitation
22%
Humidity
92%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°
6 AM
Mist
73Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
90Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
86Β°
9 PM
Clear
77Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Bear Creek?
West Bear Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at West Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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