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South 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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 126 ft³/s over 87 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05408000, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 126 ft³/s over 87 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
192 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.18 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 126 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KICKAPOO RIVER AT LA FARGE, WI (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Bear Creek

H: 79° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
61°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
68%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Bear Creek?
South Bear Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
Can you swim at South Bear Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does South Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby