Wildcat Creek near Jerome, IN
Is Wildcat Creek near Jerome, IN flooding right now?
Wildcat Creek near Jerome, IN measured 1.89 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.1 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.89 ft
Streamflow
45 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Mon, Mar 24, 1913.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1913-03-24 |
| 16.19 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 14.35 ft | 2003-07-06 |
| 13.71 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 13.43 ft | 1998-06-12 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kokomo Creek near Kokomo, IN | 8.9 mi | Howard County |
| Big Duck Creek at 14Th Street Park at Elwood, IN | 11.8 mi | Madison County |
| Wildcat Creek at Kokomo, IN | 12.9 mi | Howard County |
| Cicero Creek at Tipton, IN | 13.1 mi | Tipton County |
| Mississinewa River at Marion, IN | 16.5 mi | Grant County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.