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SwedenWildcat Creek near Lafayette water level
River gauge, Wildcat Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 135 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, where the gauge shows 2.81 ft.
It is 7.19 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 AM. 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 AM
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.
- 2.81 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
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.16 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | −0.01 ft | 48 mi |
| Wildcat Creek at KokomoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Wildcat Creek at OwascoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek | 1.92 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, South Fork Wildcat Creek | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Wabash River at LafayetteRiver gauge, Wabash River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Tippecanoe River near DelphiRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 2.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Deer Creek near DelphiRiver gauge, Deer Creek | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Tippecanoe River below Oakdale DamRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 5.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Sugar Creek near ThorntownRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 21.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Big Pine Creek at Pine VillageRiver gauge, Big Pine Creek | 3.99 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at NorwayRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 887 cfs | Normal | −34.0 cfs | 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 7.19 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, 05:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.81 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 AM.
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 | 2.81 ft | 2026-10-20 10:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 135 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wildcat Creek near Lafayette (usgs:03335000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/wildcat-creek-near-lafayette
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