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Bear Creek Reservoir 7-J

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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.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 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 06881380, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
266 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.14 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Turkey Creek near DeWitt, Nebr. (18.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek Reservoir 7-J

H: 79° L: 62°
Overcast
Overcast
75°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
49%
Humidity
65%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
2.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Cloudy
62°
9 AM
Cloudy
72°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek Reservoir 7-J?
Bear Creek Reservoir 7-J is a lake in Nebraska.
Can you swim at Bear Creek Reservoir 7-J?
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.

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