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Big 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.
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river in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

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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 02130470, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
8.67 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THOMPSON CREEK ABOVE CHERAW, SC (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Bear Creek

H: 94° L: 69°
Clear
Clear
70°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
94%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Mist
71°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Sunny
93°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
92°
9 PM
Clear
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Bear Creek?
Big Bear Creek is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Big 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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South Carolina

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