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Bear Creek

River

4.6(7 reviews)

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas.
Use cautionHot — visit early

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08023400, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas. NWS Shreveport LA
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 43 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.59 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bayou San Patricio near Benson, LA (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 108° L: 77°
Sunny
Sunny
92°
|
Feels like 102°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
58%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
4.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
82°
3 AM
Overcast
80°
6 AM
Clear
78°
9 AM
Sunny
87°
12 PM
Sunny
103°
3 PM
Sunny
108°
6 PM
Overcast
104°
9 PM
Clear
92°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Louisiana.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Bear Creek rated?
Bear Creek in Louisiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.

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