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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only — 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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,170 ft³/s over 57 years).
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river in Putnam County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4147027

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 02243960, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,170 ft³/s over 57 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
370 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.88 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,170 ft³/s over 57 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OCKLAWAHA R AT RODMAN DAM NEAR ORANGE SPRINGS, FL (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 91° L: 74°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
80°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
90%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
8.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
77°
3 AM
Overcast
75°
6 AM
Mist
74°
9 AM
Sunny
80°
12 PM
Moderate rain
80°
3 PM
Heavy rain
86°
6 PM
Overcast
89°
9 PM
Overcast
81°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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