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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 541 ft³/s over 86 years).
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river in Bay County, Florida, 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 02359500, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 541 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
384 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.63 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 541 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ECONFINA CREEK NEAR BENNETT, FLA. (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 93° L: 79°
Overcast
Overcast
81°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
87%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
80°
3 AM
Clear
80°
6 AM
Clear
80°
9 AM
Overcast
81°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
91°
6 PM
Sunny
90°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Florida.
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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