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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 Barbour County, Alabama, 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 02342933, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
4.29 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK COWIKEE CREEK NEAR BATESVILLE AL (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 98ยฐ L: 71ยฐ
Sunny
Sunny
91ยฐ
|
Feels like 104ยฐ
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
65%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
6.9
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
74ยฐ
3 AM
Mist
72ยฐ
6 AM
Mist
71ยฐ
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
79ยฐ
12 PM
Sunny
89ยฐ
3 PM
Sunny
98ยฐ
6 PM
Sunny
94ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
84ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Alabama.
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 22, 2026.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
๐ŸŒŠ Rivers & Streams Tips:
  • โ€บCheck water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • 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

Alabama

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