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Bear Creek

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 83 years).
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river in Madison County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4454137

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03453500, as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 83 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,680 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.91 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 83 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT MARSHALL, NC (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 79Β° L: 60Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 74Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
57%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
8.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
68Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Clear
64Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
74Β°
3 PM
Sunny
79Β°
6 PM
Overcast
75Β°
9 PM
Overcast
62Β°

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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 β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby