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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 452 ft³/s over 40 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Clermont County, Ohio, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03253500, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 452 ft³/s over 40 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3,320 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.60 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 452 ft³/s over 40 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LICKING RIVER AT CATAWBA, KY (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 83° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
66°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
67%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
79°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Cloudy
77°
9 PM
Overcast
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Ohio

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Amenities

Camping nearby