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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 Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

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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 02169520, as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
2.58 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CONGAREE CREEK AT SOUTH CONGAREE, SC (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 99° L: 70°
Mist
Mist
70°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
96%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Clear
72°
6 AM
Mist
70°
9 AM
Sunny
77°
12 PM
Sunny
94°
3 PM
Sunny
99°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
95°
9 PM
Clear
84°

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Frequently asked questions

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