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Bear Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

river in Hamilton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4917880

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03353200, as of Aug 23, 7:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
220 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.38 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EAGLE CREEK AT ZIONSVILLE, IN (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
60°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
89%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Overcast
70°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Indiana.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Indiana is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03353200, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.

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