Where is North Bear Creek?

North Bear Creek is a river in Iowa.

Updated June 13, 2026

North Bear Creek

River

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.

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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 05388310, as of Aug 23, 5:00 AM gauge-local time

Gage height

7.18 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at North Bear Creek

H: 80° L: 55°

Clear

57°

Feels like 54°

Precipitation

Humidity

72%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

64°

3 AM

61°

6 AM

55°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

77°

3 PM

80°

6 PM

73°

9 PM

64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Bear Creek?: North Bear Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at North 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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