Wildcat Creek near Lafayette water level

Name: Wildcat Creek near Lafayette water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wildcat Creek, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.80ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT (22 min ago)

Flow: 132 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, where the gauge shows 2.80 ft.

It is 7.20 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.80 ft – 2.84 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 25.40 ftMarch 28, 1913
Forecast peak: 2.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.90 ft: In April 2013, flood damage occurred from Wildcat Creek in the Lafayette area.
16.50 ft: On April 28, 2011, a lane located on the west and south side of Wildcat Creek just north of Eisenhower Bridge began to flood. Another foot or two and some homes would have been flooded along this lane.
15.00 ft: Flooding of Wildcat Creek Park and possible residential areas in the vicinity of Eisenhower Rd.
10.00 ft: Flooding of lowland areas in progress in portions of Tippecanoe County.
6.00 ft: Near bankfull conditions.
2.80 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 30 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.40 ft	March 28, 1913
2	23.64 ft	July 7, 2003
3	22.91 ft	April 20, 2013
4	21.52 ft	June 10, 1958
5	20.70 ft	May 26, 1989
6	20.59 ft	May 2, 1983
7	20.27 ft	January 14, 2005
8	19.77 ft	June 13, 1958
9	19.60 ft	February 21, 2014
10	19.36 ft	February 10, 1959

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 70° 35° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 70° 39° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 71° 51° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 71° 51° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 73° 51° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 75° 53° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 73° 56° – Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:04 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Wildcat Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wildcat Creek near JeromeRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	±0	48 mi
Wildcat Creek at KokomoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	3.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	35 mi
Wildcat Creek at OwascoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Fork Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, South Fork Wildcat Creek	2.63 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.6 mi
Wabash River at LafayetteRiver gauge, Wabash River	2.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	3.8 mi
Tippecanoe River near DelphiRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	2.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	11 mi
Deer Creek near DelphiRiver gauge, Deer Creek	1.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Tippecanoe River below Oakdale DamRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	15 mi
Sugar Creek near ThorntownRiver gauge, Sugar Creek	22.8 cfs	Normal	+1.0 cfs	22 mi
Big Pine Creek at Pine VillageRiver gauge, Big Pine Creek	3.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Tippecanoe River at NorwayRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	1,000 cfs	Normal	±0	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Wildcat Creek near Lafayette?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.20 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Wildcat Creek near Lafayette today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wildcat Creek near Lafayette rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wildcat Creek near Lafayette normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wildcat Creek near Lafayette?

The highest level on record is 25.40 ft on March 28, 1913.

Is Wildcat Creek near Lafayette expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03335000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.44058, -86.82916 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.80 ft	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Flow	132 cfs	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional

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