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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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 933 ft³/s over 87 years).
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river in Greene County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4417301

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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 02478500, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 933 ft³/s over 87 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
498 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.91 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 933 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHICKASAWHAY RIVER AT LEAKESVILLE, MS (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 100° L: 75°
Clear
Clear
80°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
66%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
82°
3 AM
Clear
79°
6 AM
Overcast
77°
9 AM
Sunny
87°
12 PM
Sunny
99°
3 PM
Sunny
100°
6 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
94°
9 PM
Light rain shower
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Mississippi.
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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