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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: 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 38 ft³/s over 27 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Kerr County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4672865

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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 08166140, as of Aug 23, 9:20 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 38 ft³/s over 27 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:20 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
85 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.12 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 38 ft³/s over 27 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Guadalupe Rv abv Bear Ck at Kerrville, TX (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:20 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 101° L: 75°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
56%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
85°
3 AM
Clear
79°
6 AM
Clear
76°
9 AM
Sunny
82°
12 PM
Sunny
101°
3 PM
Sunny
100°
6 PM
Sunny
95°
9 PM
Cloudy
92°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Texas.
Can you swim at 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 Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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