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West Branch 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 14 ft³/s over 72 years).
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river in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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 02128000, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 14 ft³/s over 72 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.15 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 14 ft³/s over 72 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE RIVER NEAR STAR, NC (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Branch Bear Creek

H: 89° L: 68°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
39%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Fog
69°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
74°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
87°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Branch Bear Creek?
West Branch Bear Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at West Branch 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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