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SwedenWildcat Creek near Jerome water level
River gauge, Wildcat Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 15.7 cfs
History
What this means
Wildcat Creek near Jerome is at 1.59 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.41 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.59 ft and 1.62 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.00 ftMarch 24, 1913
Floating and fishing near Wildcat Creek near Jerome
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 7.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Record flooding. Residential flooding possible. Local roads are extensively flooded.
- 16.00 ft
- Major flooding along Wildcat Creek in the Jerome and SR 213 area. Possibly some residential flooding. Most local roads near the creek are flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Significant flooding in progress along this portion of Wildcat Creek. Only two floods since 1961...July 2003 and April 2013...crested above this level. Flood affects most roads near Wildcat Creek and the canoe launch near SR 213.
- 12.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of Wildcat Creek in Jerome area. CR 1050 E just south of Jerome begins to flood. Extensive flooding of canoe launch site and park near SR 213.
- 9.00 ft
- Flooding in progress along Wildcat Creek in eastern Howard County. Water possibly two feet deep on CR 174 S just west of Jerome Bridge on CR 1030 E. Canoe area at SR 213 and nearby park flooded.
- 7.00 ft
- Howard CR 174 S located just west of Jerome Bridge on CR 1030 E begins to flood.
- 1.59 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.00 ft | March 24, 1913 |
| 2 | 16.19 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 3 | 14.35 ft | July 6, 2003 |
| 4 | 13.71 ft | December 30, 1990 |
| 5 | 13.44 ft | August 13, 2026 |
| 6 | 13.44 ft | August 13, 2026 |
| 7 | 13.43 ft | June 12, 1998 |
| 8 | 13.34 ft | June 3, 1980 |
| 9 | 13.31 ft | July 14, 1992 |
| 10 | 13.30 ft | January 23, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Wildcat Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek at KokomoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Wildcat Creek at OwascoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek | 1.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 48 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Duck Creek at 14th Street Park at ElwoodRiver gauge, Big Duck Creek | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Cicero Creek at TiptonRiver gauge, Cicero Creek | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Mississinewa River at MarionRiver gauge, Mississinewa River | 1.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Pipe Creek at FranktonRiver gauge, Pipe Creek | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Cicero Creek at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Cicero Creek | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Mississinewa River at PeoriaRiver gauge, Mississinewa River | 0.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| White River near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River | 3.77 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Wabash River at PeruRiver gauge, Wabash River | 5.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Wildcat Creek near Jerome?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.41 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 Jerome today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wildcat Creek near Jerome rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wildcat Creek near Jerome 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 Jerome?
The highest level on record is 18.00 ft on March 24, 1913.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03333450(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.44128, -85.91875(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 | 1.59 ft | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wildcat Creek near Jerome (usgs:03333450). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/wildcat-creek-near-jerome
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