Where is West Fork Bear Creek?

West Fork Bear Creek is a river in Illinois.

What is the water temperature at West Fork Bear Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at West Fork Bear Creek in Illinois is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 05474500, 8.9 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

West Fork Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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river in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05474500, as of Aug 23, 3:45 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

79°F

26°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at West Fork Bear Creek

H: 80° L: 59°

Clear

61°

Feels like 60°

Precipitation

11%

Humidity

82%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

65°

3 AM

62°

6 AM

59°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

77°

3 PM

79°

6 PM

79°

9 PM

72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Bear Creek?: West Fork Bear Creek is a river in Illinois.
What is the water temperature at West Fork Bear Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at West Fork Bear Creek in Illinois is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 05474500, 8.9 miles away.
Can you swim at West Fork Bear Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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