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Bear Creek

River

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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.
Use cautionHot โ€” visit early

river in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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. โ€” USGS gauge 02153480, as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
7.51 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet โ€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUFFALO CREEK NR BLACKSBURG, SC (6.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 92ยฐ L: 64ยฐ
Sunny
Sunny
88ยฐ
|
Feels like 91ยฐ
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
50%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
7.2
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
69ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
67ยฐ
6 AM
Clear
65ยฐ
9 AM
Sunny
72ยฐ
12 PM
Sunny
88ยฐ
3 PM
Sunny
92ยฐ
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
87ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
76ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
๐ŸŒŠ Rivers & Streams Tips:
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  • โ€บWear life jackets when on the water
  • โ€บBe aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • โ€บRespect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

North Carolina

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