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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Izard County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4100695

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 07074000, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
84°F
29°C
Gage height
1.17 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie, AR (12.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 93° L: 69°
Overcast
Overcast
92°
|
Feels like 93°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
33%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
77°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
93°
6 PM
Overcast
86°
9 PM
Cloudy
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Arkansas.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Arkansas is 84°F (29°C), measured by USGS gauge 07074000, 12.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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Location & Contact

Arkansas

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