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Bear Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 30 years).
river in Newton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4100701
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 07055646, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 30 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 30 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Arkansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Buffalo River near Boxley, AR (11.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Arkansas.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Arkansas is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 07055646, 11.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
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